Terser Adamu, who is an Africa Business Strategist, International Trade Adviser, and Director at ETK Group, hosts the award-nominated Unlocking Africa Podcast. During each episode he shares his thoughts on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through engaging and thought-provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders who are unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Whether you're a business leader, ...
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What does it take to build a business in South Africa’s toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa’s challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a mast ...
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How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cuttin ...
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The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script – question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa. Produced and hosted by Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and American expat Justin Norman. ...
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Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and ...
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In this podcast, we dive into the vibrant world of startup growth in Africa. Join us as we hear firsthand from an inspiring founder who shares their unique business journey navigating challenges and pushing for success. Our expert guests provide actionable, revenue-focused advice tailored for underserved entrepreneurs, offering strategies to help you scale your startup efficiently amidst common obstacles. Tune in for insights that inspire and empower those looking to grow their businesses in ...
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TechTrends podcast is an African tech podcast that tracks and reports on technology trends - startups and business news from across Africa. The podcast is hosted by Kenyan tech journalist Nixon Kanali, who is also the founder and Tech Editor for TechTrends Send your voice recordings to [email protected] with suggestions for topics or guests for a chance to appear on the show. The TechTrends Podcast is produced by TechTrends Media Studios, with sound design by Portable Voices, r ...
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FinTech is booming, revolutionizing financial services through innovation and accessibility. Each 30-minute episode delves into the transformative power of custom software development in the FinTech space, featuring industry leaders who share strategies, insights, and actionable advice.
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Hear the first-hand accounts of innovation, failure, resilience and success in building South Africa’s most exciting startups, scaleups and venture capital funds.
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The Trajectory Africa is a “pop-up” podcast exploring the trajectory, or pathway, of venture capital and startup formation in Africa. With the unique African landscape—market characteristics, business environment, goals, and culture—as a starting point, The Trajectory Africa aims to identify a destination for African tech, as well as the sign posts that signal direction of travel. It’s modeled on the concept of a mixtape, in which each episode, or “track” will feature a conversation with a “ ...
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A podcast at the intersection of Business, Entrepreneurship, Tech & Popular Culture in Africa. We bring together people with views worth sharing & we banter. We take a lighthearted approach to somewhat serious matters of popular interest.
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The insurance industry gets better through sharing innovation. On the Leadership in Insurance Podcast we speak to insurance thought leaders that are changing the game. The LIIP is a podcast helping Insurance professionals, Investors and supporters learn what it takes to achieve and succeed in the global insurance industry. We specifically look at what it takes to build a modern insurance business and how great teams are built, we share their stories to educate and inspire change to help buil ...
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This podcast tackles the biggest trends in African tech and interviews local startups disrupting their industries. The hosts are Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert, Associate Editor Matshepo Sehloho and Venture for Africa Co-Founder & CEO Tobi Lafinhan who may come from different geographies and cultural backgrounds but who all have a love of tech and an interest in Africa's startup scene in common. Find the latest news at http://www.connectingafrica.com Connect on Twitter: Paula - @paul ...
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Built in Africa is a podcast that puts the spotlight on African startups, innovators and everything that makes them tick. Follow us on social media @BinAfripod Fan mail: [email protected] Ad placements: [email protected]
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TechAndButter (Tech&Butter) Just tech stuff in plain English. Our Goal is to "Make technology Applicable and Relatable"
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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected. Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fin ...
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This is a platform for Start-Ups, to serve as enablement to entrepreneurs. We create a media hub for entrepreneurs to be heard, showcase their businesses and also share lessons they've acquired on their entrepreneur. The Show inspires, motivates, and informs on doing business
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This podcast explores relevant conversations around tech in Africa, from the perspectives of different stakeholders in the tech eco-system, with the goal is to reach people at various levels in tech; from the newbie trying to scale or pivot, to the tech experts. Each episode of the podcast has versatile and experienced personalities who share valuable insights for positive impact on everyone who listens.
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One Vision fintech fuse podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful fintech innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The latest season, FinTech Fuse, brought to you by the powerhouse trio, Theodora Lau, Barb MacLean, and Stephanie Foster, continues the tradition of telling stories that matter. We speak to startup fo ...
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Here on the Startup&Angels Podcast, you will encounter various topics regarding entrepreneurship, fundraising, pitching, business development, growth hacking, investing, and technology; featuring interviews with industry experts in these areas. Startup&Angels connects founders, business angels, investors, corporates, mentors, and advisors through various events, workshops, and an online community. The community was founded in 2016 by French Australian entrepreneurs passionate about the start ...
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Welcome to The Issuer Academy: Paymentology’s Podcast to Innovate, Scale, and Provide Impact. Every week, we unlock the secrets behind transformative card programmes and next-generation payment experiences. Through in-depth conversations with industry leaders, real-world case studies, and technical deep-dives, we explore how advanced payment solutions can overcome traditional barriers and open new markets. Whether you're a startup founder, a retail banking executive, or a fintech enthusiast ...
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The Techpoint Africa Podcast brings you the most important stories of the week on startups, technology and innovation in Africa. Listen in every Thursday afternoon (WAT). You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or anywhere else you get your podcasts
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Why? Because no one wants to startup and fail... permanently. As a compliment to The AKADEMY’s Accelerator program, the goal of this podcast is to help inform the early-stage entrepreneurs journey so you can avoid unnecessary catastrophic mistakes. We'll give you the confidence to pursue life on your terms. Visit eventualentrepreneurAKADEMY.club to learn more! Founded in Atlanta, GA with global aspirations. We want to see you win!
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Welcome to our podcast where creative tech guys discuss various topics in entrepreneurship, life, tech (of course), and technology in Africa;
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Christopher Vonheim is the host of the Vonheim Podcast. Vonheim speaks with inspiring people about business, ocean industries, investing and start-ups. Ed Conway, Adam Draper, Øystein Kalleklev, Pål Ringholm, Sofie Olsen, Mark Yusko, Hugo De Stoop, Vaishali Kathuria, Lars Tvede, Anthony Pompliano, Peter C. Warren, Børge Brende, Nejra Macic, Lars Barstad and Amy Novogratz are just some of the guests on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Investing in Impact interviews impact investors, General Partners, and VC's from around the world on their individual journeys and to connect impact entrepreneurs with insight into funding, scalability, and insights to inspire more impact companies around the world.
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MENAbytes Today highlights the stories from different tech startup ecosystems of Middle East & North Africa. For more details, log on to http://www.menabytes.com.
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Venturing through 90+ countries, we’ve discovered one commonality. From Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East to Eastern Europe, there are growing tech startup ecosystems transforming the world. Emerging market startups are generating market-creating innovations, leapfrogging Silicon Valley’s innovations, and solving local problems faster than governments. Join us to hear from startup ecosystem champions, entrepreneurs and investors in emerging markets. We discuss what makes these mar ...
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The next African story will be written by Africans, and there are people crafting the narrative now. Join Dotun as he hosts a series of conversation with people whose ideas and work is shaping the African future.
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Financial technology in Africa is changing at an accelerating rate, and with it, the very nature of business on the continent. As one of the largest payments companies in Africa, the Paystack team is constantly speaking to teams doing amazing work all over the continent. The Decode Fintech Podcast allows us to hit "record" and share what we're learning! We'll be speaking with a broad range of players from across the African fintech ecosystem, from startup founders, to bankers, to the folks w ...
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Discover the dynamic world of the African Tech Startup investment ecosystem with Push Venture Capital's captivating podcast series, "PushYourAdvantage." Immerse yourself in the expertise of Ben Singh, the podcast's host and co-founder of Push. Drawing from his extensive background in IT project delivery and Agile coaching, Ben offers insightful glimpses into the African startup ecosystem, seamlessly interwoven with enlightening interviews from key industry players. Delve into the podcast's r ...
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Inside the C-Suite is a new podcast focused on showcasing Africa startup success stories. From Goodlife Pharmacy, the East African pharmacy and beauty supplies chain to Big Square, East Africa's fastest growing casual dining restaurant group, and Cellulant, an award-winning digital payments company, which recently raised an impressive $47.5M Series D funding from TPG Growth's Rise Fund! Join the founders and investors behind these success stories, and host, Winnie Odhiambo, Associate Directo ...
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We bring you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. New episodes every month ✨
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Connecting Africa's fastest-growing businesses to the Diaspora. Through each episode, I am telling the stories of African founders worldwide and exploring themes that are important to us as Africans in the diaspora. You can sign up to The Diaspora Talks Newsletter where I am sharing weekly news bites on the latest in tech, startups and business in Africa - https://mailchi.mp/0a565d01c62b/diaspora-talks-newsletter-subscribers. You can also find me on Instagram and Twitter @annetteabena - let' ...
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Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.
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Stuff is South Africa's premier consumer technology website, and the home of this tech news podcast, hosted by Toby Shapshak. Everything you want to know about everything you want.
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This is a special masterclass series where we sit down and dive deep with some of the most prominent venture capitalists in the Middle East and Africa region. This series aims to provide entrepreneurs with everything they need to know to start their fundraising journey. Beyond exploring each investor and what really makes them tick, we want to help entrepreneurs understand what it really means to take on VC funding, what investors are looking for in a ‘perfect pitch’, and how to build out ...
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African Business Stories is the go-to podcast for insights into the women shaping Africa’s business landscape. Africa is one of the world’s most promising frontiers for growth and innovation—and women are at the heart of this transformation. Hosted by Akaego Okoye, this podcast spotlights female entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, scaling businesses, and driving economic development across the continent. Through bold conversations, we explore funding, scaling strategies, digital transfo ...
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Highly inspirational and motivational conversations with high achievers and trailblazers exploring their mentality and attitude that has made them winners and successful. It's a global conversation with so much value. Listen to their stories and apply the principles to your life because Everyone is born a Winner, we just have to Decide.
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I admit it, I'm a curious person! Every week, I try to learn new things from technology, to business, religion and culture, talking to inspirational people with real-world experience in them. Their stories educate and inspire me, and I hope they do the same for you. And did I mention each episode is under 30 minutes? I'm Seyi Taylor. I've been a doctor, designer, startup founder and currently work in product. I've worked on projects for MTV, Facebook, Coca-Cola and the World Health Organisat ...
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Conversations with leading emerging markets movers and shakers on their personal journeys and insights into the countries in which they operate.
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Inclusion is the invite. Diversity brings the vibe. Equity sets the rules. Accessibility opens the door. Sustainability keeps the party going. Welcome to The Add IDEAS Podcast, where we turn DEI, leadership, tech & growth into heart-to-heart, with a few mic drops and laughs. 🎙️ About the Host Bandile Mndebele, award-winning DEI strategist, cultural disruptor, and intersectional leadership expert, blends 10+ years of experience helping universities and Fortune 500s embed psychological safety ...
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Welcome to the official SoundCloud account of Memeburn, Gearburn, Ventureburn, and Motorburn -- the Burn Media family.
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In just 25 minutes, I deliver concise and thought-provoking conversations with top minds in technology, cybersecurity, business, culture and enterpreneurship. Whether you’re a technologist, executive, culture-enthusiast or someone passionate about growth, each episode explores trends, strategies and ideas that shape success. For those with limited time but unlimited ambition, 25Minutes offers actionable insights and fresh perspectives where they matter most. Your time is valuable. Your 25 mi ...
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How do some of the most compelling stories shape the world today? From fearless leaders and groundbreaking innovators to everyday heroes and cultural disruptors, Adeyemi Taiwo Paul takes you on a journey to uncover the narratives that matter. Ever wonder how African startups are breaking barriers in global tech, how refugee camps are becoming breeding grounds for supermodels, or how young Africans are rewriting the rules in politics, sports, and entertainment? The Yonwuren Podcast digs deep ...
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On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.
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PIC board replacement ‘troubling’: Maimane
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South African retail grows in first half of 2025, but tech sales remain under pressure. A local liquor distribution company sets sights on African expansion through a foreign investment deal. And why the future of work is not hybrid, but intentional. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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[TOP STORY] Google backs local AI startups in bid to drive job creation
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‘AI presents a level playing field where this was sprung upon us all at the same time. Now we all have the same opportunity to pick up on learnings, to play with the different platforms, to build different solutions leveraging AI,’ says Folarin Aiyegbusi, startup developer at Google. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Landfill crisis: Bad for economy and jobs
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What the surprise GDP rebound means for monetary policy and investor sentiment. A major banks analysis shows stability amidst uncertainty. And can AI startups fix SA’s job crisis? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact: The Future of MENA Finance
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MENA is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic regions for fintech innovation, overtaking traditional leaders in global rankings. In this episode of The Issuer Academy, host Merusha Naidu speaks with Godfrey Sullivan, SVP of Products & Solutions at Visa CEMEA, and Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology, about the forces shaping this transformation. The…
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This is What Growing a Male Fashion Brand Looks Like.
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we feature Diribe Ikechukwu, founder of StylishLivingKing, a clothing brand that creates outfits designed for both comfort and confidence. Since launching in 2020, StylishLivingKing has been building a name in Nigeria’s fashion space, serving clients who want to look stylish without sacrificing comfort. Ikechukwu sh…
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[TOP STORY] E-hailing clampdown: Panic buttons and branding required
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‘When a driver or a passenger activates that in-app SOS feature, it directly connects to Aura’s auto-dispatch platform. The nearest vetted private response vehicle autonomously is dispatched to the incident,’ says Justin Suttner, GM for Aura sub-Saharan Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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High-stakes R147.9m Madlanga corruption commission kicks off
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A look at new security requirements for e-hailing companies in SA. A stark reality, as a new report finds that 82% of young South Africans earn less than R6 000. And how a 40-city African AI hackathon is set to change how AI serves communities. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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How is Fintech reshaping the future of money?
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In Season 5 of Fintech Files, our three hosts are traveling across the global fintech landscape, uncovering the most exciting stories from the world’s leading innovation hubs. From embedded payments to crypto, from financial inclusion to the future of millennial finance, they’re diving into the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and unexpected questions de…
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[TOP STORY] Government policy U-turn stalls credit lifeline for SA small businesses
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‘Extending credit to small businesses was seen as an important enabler for small business to grow and thus create jobs. We're setting back a much bigger, more important agenda here by virtue of this misunderstanding,’ says Busa CEO, Khulekani Mathe. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Wage gap leaves domestic workers trapped in debt
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Business slams minister’s U-turn on credit rules meant to ease SME funding. And why SA must solve the foot and mouth disease outbreak to protect export growth. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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What If You Could Send Money Across Borders as Fast as a Text?
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This year, $160 billion in remittance payments will be sent from the US to Latin America. $65 billion will be sent from the US to Mexico, the world's largest remittance corridor. Yet, the majority of payments will be sent via brick-and-mortar stores like Western Union or Moneygram. The future of payments is already here, yet most people are queuing…
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Aligning Nonprofit Mission with Venture Capital - Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner of JFFVentures
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In this episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner at JFFVentures, to e…
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[TOP STORY] ‘Leaking bucket of money’: Joburg water crisis laid bare
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‘We are losing at least 27% of our water to leaks in the city of Joburg. They can’t only say it’s high demand. They’ve got to say the demand is high given the poor state of our infrastructure,’ says Dr Ferrial Adam, executive director, WaterCAN. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Surname law ruling a victory for gender equality in SA
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Burst pipes, leaking reservoirs and funding shortfalls – what is needed to fix Gauteng’s water crisis? A first-ever ‘rapid deal-making’ initiative aimed at fast-tracking job creation. And Gauteng’s property price rebound continues. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Precision, Consistency and Speed — How Overjet Seeks to Make Dentistry Less Painful
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This week on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Wardah Inam, CEO of Overjet, to discuss the dental industry challenges she aims to solve. In 2018, a team of dentists and scientists from MIT and Harvard came together to revolutionise dentistry. Overjet was born to help the dental industry provide better care, using AI to reduce adm…
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AI in African Healthcare: Using AI to give Africans control of their health and Faster Health Diagnosis with Darlington Akogo
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Episode 190 with Darlington Akogo, Founder and CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, a pioneering company using artificial intelligence to transform healthcare access and quality across Africa. Darlington Akogo represents a new generation of African innovators translating global ambitions for sustainable development into tangible local solutions. In this epis…
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From personalization to prediction: Unlocking the next wave of financial services with Anticipatory Banking
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In this episode of One Vision, we sit down with Allison Cerra, Chief Marketing Officer at Alkami, to explore how anticipatory banking moves financial services beyond personalization into prediction. The conversation dives into the evolution of consumer technology in financial services, drawing parallels with the music industry, and highlights the i…
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[TOP STORY] Transnet boss confident about funding R127bn capex plan
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‘The objective for us to make a meaningful contribution to the economy of this country is for South Africa to move to 250 million tonnes. Transnet itself has a target this year of 180 million tonnes,’ says Transnet CEO, Michelle Phillips. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Transnet GCEO Michelle Phillips on R127bn rail and port expansion plans despite R1.9bn loss. Why Mpox is now considered a real business risk for companies operating on the African continent. And can a standard-driven performance model restore public trust in SA’s municipalities? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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[TOP STORY] AI-powered scams target SA banks, insurers and retailers
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‘A deepfake is synthetic media, either video, audio or image, that's created using AI to realistically impersonate someone. Often used in fraud, misinformation, or identity theft,’ says Amritha Reddy, senior director of fraud product management at TransUnion Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Report: Life in SA becoming unaffordable for majority
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Deepfake-related fraud cases surge by 1 200%. How AI can help fight the scourge. Agriculture GDP posts strong growth despite trade-related headwinds. And SA’s art market is booming, but is at risk due to theft threats and underinsurance. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we sit with Jesse Juwe, founder of Interfex Technologies, a company using tech to solve real problems and create smarter solutions for businesses and communities. Jesse shares his journey into tech, the challenges of building a startup in Nigeria, and what it really takes to turn ideas into solutions that work. With…
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[TOP STORY] Lesufi targets crime, red tape in Gauteng jobs drive
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‘Almost two months ago, together with the president, the pledges that were made by BMW to open a new, highly technologically advanced plant were successful. That's almost R5 billion, and it has moved from being a pledge to a practical solution,’ says Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Tractor sales point to rising agri-sector confidence
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With millions of people locked out of job opportunities, can Panyaza Lesufi turn Gauteng’s unemployment problems around? How smart home tech is reshaping daily life. And SA’s maths crisis is threatening young people’s futures. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Fraud vs Innovation: The Thin Line in Digital Banking
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In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Paul Trueman, Executive Vice President of Cyber and Intelligence at Mastercard, and Stephen Bowe, Chief Product Officer at Paymentology. Together, they unpack the fine line where innovation meets fraud, revealing how scams are becoming hyper-personalised, why tokenisatio…
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[TOP STORY] Consumers paying the price for Nersa’s costly Eskom tariff mistake
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‘Any price increase above inflation is bad for the economy… the prices of goods and services go up because businesses pass on these prices to the consumers, which means that the households are hit hard almost twice,’ says Professor Sampson Mamphweli, South African National Energy Development Institute. Moneyweb…
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Cosatu: ‘Tobacco bill should go further in tackling illicit trade’
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How consumers are picking up the tab for Nersa’s expensive Eskom tariff mistakes. And why wealthy South Africans are looking offshore for more tax-efficient investment options. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Build Cashflow, Not Hype: Abhi’s Liquidity Playbook
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Most fintechs chased hype. Abhi chased cash flow. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we sit down with Omair Ansari, Co-Founder & CEO of Abhi, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintechs. Abhi began with earned wage access, giving workers instant liquidity. Today, it has scaled into payroll financing, SME lending, and invoice factoring — and…
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From Spaza Shops to Scale: How Vuleka is Changing Township Economies with Brian Makwaiba
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What if the key to transforming township economies isn’t outside investment—but collective buying power? In this episode, I sit down with Brian Makwaiba, founder of Vuleka, the multi-award-winning platform helping township spaza shops and informal businesses compete on equal footing. We unpack how Vuleka’s hybrid online-offline model makes bulk buy…
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[TOP STORY] Whistleblower assassinations expose state’s failure on justice
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‘Criminal syndicates have infiltrated many, many departments in government across the country at all levels. If this is the way that the proponents of corruption are going to treat those who are trying to fight it, they're going to become more brazen,’ says Wayne Duvenage, CEO, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse. Moneyweb…
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Nedlac hits 88% of targets but jobs crisis looms large
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Fears for whistleblowers as a prominent attorney involved in prosecuting a high-profile Ponzi scheme is gunned down. And trillions of rands are set to change hands to younger South Africans, but are they able to manage it? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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From Digital Insurance to Global Reinsurance – PolicyBazaar’s Next Chapter : An Interview with Tarun Mathur, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer of Policybazaar.com
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This week on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Tarun Mathur, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer of Policybazaar.com, to explore their journey from pioneering digital insurance in India to building out an ambitious global reinsurance strategy. Founded in 2008, PolicyBazaar has grown into India’s largest insurance broker, managing…
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Driving Sustainable Growth in Africa through Infrastructure Investment in Hospitals and Schools with Rashad Sinokrot
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Episode 189 with Rashad Sinokrot, CEO of Alliad, a global integrated services leader delivering over 300 million dollars’ worth of impact-driven infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets. Rashad shares how Alliad has transformed from a catering firm into a global partner for governments, companies, and aid organisations, whil…
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Breaking boundaries — The journey from ideation to impact
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In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Martyna Lewinska, a seasoned technologist, startup advisor, and mentor. Martyna shares her extensive experience in building tech organizations, supporting founders as a fractional CTO, and launching successful products. We discuss the responsibilities and challenges of being a founder, the importance of exe…
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SA sends a strong message as it moves to ban plastic micro-beads from products. And why we’re still feeling the squeeze despite lower borrowing costs. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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[TOP STORY] Joburg ‘bomb squad’ promises outcomes, not optics, ahead of G20
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‘Citizens want to see change in Johannesburg and change will happen because we intervene physically. We don’t just send emails…we go into those areas and make sure things are resolved instantaneously,’ says Dr Snuki Zikalala, head of Joburg’s bomb squad. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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SA’s richest spend nearly half their income on debt
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Can Joburg ‘bomb squad’ be the answer to the city’s infrastructure and maintenance woes? Why R12.7bn CSI spend still does not address SA’s inequality problem. And the Business Confidence Index shows optimism despite tough economic conditions. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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In this episode of Smart Growth, we sit with Christine Davies, founder of MaiYanga Bags, a brand redefining contemporary fashion with African fabrics. From Ankara to Adire, Asooke to Damask, Christine blends tradition with modern style — creating bags, caps, and accessories that celebrate identity, culture, and creativity. Together with our expert,…
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[TOP STORY]‘South Africans should not be paying for Eskom corruption’ – Vavi
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‘We are arguing that the whole structure of Eskom has become unsustainable. You can’t continue to ask people to pay these extraordinary amounts of money to fund corruption,’ says general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, Zwelinzima Vavi. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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‘Beware of bogus Russian job offers’ – Security expert
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Saftu hits out at Eskom electricity price hikes. SA businesses are starting to feel the knock-on effects of US tariffs. And the influence of artificial intelligence on psycho-legal work. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Building Exponential Solutions for Nature: A Conversation with Matthew Stotts, Co-Founder of Cerulean Ventures
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- The climate challenge has become the defining issue's of our era, unlocking trillions of dollars in climate finance and crea…
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[TOP STORY] Reclaimers fear job losses as Joburg shuts landfill sites
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‘The closure of that actually says there are no more jobs for us. The biggest problem for us is the unwillingness of the city and Pikitup to properly prepare for such activities,’ says Luyanda Hlatshwayo, leader in the African Reclaimers Organisation. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Health funders renew fight against NHI law
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Joburg landfill closures threaten the livelihoods of thousands of reclaimers. And why creatives are calling for destructive fossil fuel advertising to be banned. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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Digital Wealth Platforms vs Robo-Advisors: What Investors Need to Know
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Wealth management is no longer just champagne perks and 2% fees. The new generation of investors demands digital, transparent, and affordable solutions. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re joined by Dhruv Arora, Founder & CEO of Syfe, a digital wealth management platform managing over US$10B. We cover: - Why trust is the biggest compe…
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Building Inclusion, Empathy, and the Future of Mental Health Tech with Onkgopotse Khumalo (Amari Health)
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What does it take to turn a deeply personal struggle into a Pan-African healthtech startup that’s reimagining how we access mental healthcare? In this episode, I sit down with Onkgopotse Khumalo, founder of Amari Health, to unpack her journey from the world of finance and consulting to building one of South Africa’s most intentional healthtech star…
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Don’t stop at one book — Fintech Book Club two year anniversary
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In this special episode of One Vision, we welcome Stessa Cohen, Jim Perry, and Efi Pylarinou to the show as they celebrate the inception and evolution of the FinTech Book Club. We went back in time to two years ago when a panel at Finovate inspired the creation of the book club, which aims to foster community and disseminate thought leadership thro…
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[TOP STORY] Electricity hikes raise fears of mass retrenchments in mining, metals
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‘In the ferroalloy space, already ten smelters have disappeared in the past ten years. There is no guarantee that the four remaining will be able to continue,’ says Fanele Mondi, CEO of the Energy Intensive Users Group. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs
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From Niche to Mainstream: Parametric Insurance at Scale : An Interview with Samuel Broomer, President, Embedded Parametric Solutions at NormanMax Insurance Solutions
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On this week’s episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Samuel Broomer, President of NormanMax Insurance Solutions, to explore how parametric insurance is reshaping the industry and what it means for carriers, agents, and customers alike. From its early applications in Sub-Saharan Africa to its role today in addressing protec…
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