Best Mmathebe Podcasts (2025)

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Trade between Nigeria and America - Lessons for Business Leaders with Wofai Samuel 49:00

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Send us a text Wofai Samuel, Acting Director General of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey as a woman leader in a male-dominated environment and provides insights into Nigeria's economic potential through strategic trade partnerships. She brings a wealth of knowledge about bridging the gap between Nigeria's private sector…

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Nigeria's Economic Evolution: MSMEs as Growth Engines with Prof Joseph Nnanna 35:07

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Send us a text Professor Joseph Nnanna, Chief Economist at the Development Bank of Nigeria, provides a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's economic landscape and innovative approaches to financing MSMEs for inclusive growth. He examines recent reforms including fuel subsidy removal and the impact of the Dangote Refinery while highlighting how finan…

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Rethinking/Improving Education in a holistic manner with Dr Sibongile Vilakazi 50:50

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Send us a text We engage with Dr. Sibongile Vilakazi, a prominent educator, examining the pressing issues of youth unemployment and education in South Africa. We delve into the urgent need for educational reform to better prepare young people for the workforce. • Discuss the alarming youth unemployment rate in South Africa • Explore the importance …

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Zambia's economy, entrepreneurship, and opportunities with Jito Kayumba 1:04:44

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Send us a text What if a unified Africa could reshape the global economic landscape? In this thought-provoking episode of The Ignition Zone, I sat down with Jito Kayumba, Zambia's Presidential Economic and Investment Advisor, to explore the strategic economic reforms and growth initiatives shaping Zambia’s future—and by extension, Africa’s. 1. A Ne…

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The hidden crisis: Multidimensional Poverty in South Africa with Dr Pali Lehohla 48:07

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Send us a text Welcome to the Ignition Zone, where we ignite change with Dr Pali Lehohla, the former Statistician-General of South Africa. Discover the transformative potential of looking at poverty beyond income, embracing a multidimensional perspective championed by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. Journey with us through the complexities of poverty i…

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Unpacking Tanzania's exciting economic future with Andrew Mahiga 48:31

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Send us a text Ever wondered how Tanzania is unlocking its vast economic potential amidst challenges that many African nations face? Join me as I sit down with Andrew Mahiga, the Country Director for the Department for Business and Trade at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. With over a decade of expertise in policy engagement and trade …

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Looking at 16 African Economies: Challenges, Successes, and What’s Next 27:35

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Send us a text In this episode of The Ignition Zone Podcast, we explore the economic and entrepreneurial landscape of 16 African countries across Southern, East, West, North, and Central Africa. Using a quadrant analysis framework, we highlight key indicators like GDP growth, poverty, unemployment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. From Mauritius’ s…

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Introduction to the Ignition Zone Podcast 9:16

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Send us a text This podcast is a champion of economic development, entrepreneurship, and career development in Africa. Here we detail immense economic opportunity in Africa while dealing with some of its most difficult challenges like poverty, investment, and youth unemployment. Watch on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/CHJlseTM3hM?si=YzK_RPOa0pESGTXp…