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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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TED Tech

TED Tech

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things—technology is changing our world every day. But how can we make sure that the quickly-evolving role that tech plays in our lives is one that builds, empowers, and connects us? Host Sherrell Dorsey guides you through the latest ideas from TED Speakers, uncovering the riveting questions that sit at the intersection of technology, society, science, design, business, and innovation. Listen in every Friday.
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TCS+

TechCentral

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TechCentral's TCS+ is a business technology show that brings you interviews with leaders in South Africa's technology industry - and further afield. It showcases the latest products and services available to businesses large and small. In short, it offers in a window into what's possible. Episodes of TCS+ are sponsored.
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Techpoint Africa Podcast

Techpoint Africa

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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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Unlocking Africa

Terser Adamu

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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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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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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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How did the planet's richest people make their billions? From celebrities and secretive CEOs to sporting legends and tech titans, Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out, and then decide whether they think they’re good, bad, or just another billionaire. Ever wondered how Taylor Swift went from country singer to money-spinner? How Amazon boss Jeff Bezos came to launch one of the biggest corporations of the internet age? And how six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan made his fortune with Nike? Good ...
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This podcast is for people who are interested in Africa’s development. We bring you interesting conversations with local, national, and international African leaders from all walks of life (home and abroad). Leaders who are doing their bit to progress Africa’s development. Conversation topics will range from Education, Science, Economics, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Politics, Health, Relationships, Career, Spirituality, Entertainment, Art, Social, and Other Global Issues. Convers ...
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Tech Talk

Fine Music Radio

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What widget is the one to get? Should I upgrade? What do all those damn acronyms mean? If these questions keep you up at night or you are just too scared to ask or merely curious, this show is an attempt to reduce the confusion in technology and help allow tech to make our lives better. Brought to you by David Donde
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Introducing Fieldfisher podcasts: Our expert lawyers share their views on the latest legal developments, interview key clients and compare ideas with leading legal and business minds on everything from technology regulation to infrastructure in Africa. Please browse our archive to see our many and varied discussion topics.
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The No. 1 InsurTech Podcast in Africa, for Africa, by Africans. Join us as we share thoughts, ideas about how technology and innovation can change the insurance industry on the African continent specifically in Nigeria. We would be having interviews & discussions with top industry C-Suites, innovators, InsurTech Founders, Investors from around the world. #IBSPodcast #InsurTechinAfrica
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The Underwater Technology Podcast

Society for Underwater Technology

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Weekly short podcast from the Society for Underwater Technology featuring news & an interview with an expert on underwater technology, engineering, science, history & policy from across the international subsea world. For more about SUT visit www.sut.org, email info@sut.org SUT is a Learned Society for underwater technology, engineering & science established 1966. We're a Charity / Not for Profit in most of the countries where we operate. Local branches in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, M ...
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Unchained

Laura Shin

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Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
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The SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb provides breaking business news, expert analysis and investment insight to help you make sense of the markets. The show is presented by distinguished financial analyst, Jimmy Moyaha. The programme is broadcasted Monday to Thursday nationwide on SAfm (104 – 107fm), between 18:00 and 19:00.
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Professor Kelly Chibale speaks to Africa's leading scientists and health professionals about the exciting intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare in Africa, and how AI is helping to revolutionise healthcare on the continent.
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Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system su ...
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Hello Sustainable Friends and welcome to the Let’s Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond Podcast. Here, we will share bold and innovative solutions that will help us tackle social, economic, and environmental issues that affect sustainable development. The “Let’s Act” Podcast episodes will amplify the voices of people from communities, businesses, academia, civil society organizations, and more as they share REAL experiences and stories that will inspire and foster development for Af ...
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Looking Up

Fine Music Radio

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Five minutes at the end of each week explores the big and the small questions in astronomy, cosmology, and space science. Hosted by Kechil Kirkham, no subject is too big or too small, and experts are regularly brought on board to illuminate and excite. Cape Town is the place to be for astronomy, with some of the largest telescopes in the world housed or being built not too far away. Looking Up takes advantage of the shoals of scientists and engineers working on the planet’s most advanced ast ...
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Exponential Africa podcast brings you the best thought leadership and innovation from around the world. Hosted by Mic Mann, this podcast aims to bring you impactful knowledge and ideas featuring discussions around exponential technologies, disruption, and how to leverage cutting-edge ideas to future-proof your business. Mic interviews and discusses the future of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3d Printing, IoT, Biotechnology and more, as well as global grand challenge ...
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Welcome to the "Leadership in Africa Redefined Podcast," where insightful conversations unfold under the expert guidance of your host, Taaka Awori. In this empowering podcast series, Taaka is joined by leaders from across the continent to explore the diverse landscape of leadership, aiming to redefine and elevate the narrative surrounding African leaders. Join Taaka Awori, a seasoned and dynamic host with a deep passion for leadership development, as she engages in thought-provoking conversa ...
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Discover Talking Tech with Creatives bi-weekly podcast, hosted by Stella Oni. This series explores how creative industry experts leverage technology to transform their fields. Featuring insights from leaders like Rob Moore, host of Disruptors podcast, a digital technology and creative industries entrepreneur, the podcast delves into the intersection of creativity and tech. Learn about innovative applications, disruptive technologies, and gain practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to nav ...
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mySociety is a charity and we make tech that helps you change the world for the better. Tune in to learn the latest on our work in Democracy, Transparency, Community and Climate.
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We share untold or forgotten stories that matter to Africans, through the lens of technology. We promote African pride and excellence, found in the stories behind past and present tech champions and innovators. We discuss the potential impact of technology in local communities, through vibrant conservations with African tech champions and innovators. Each Podcast is hosted by Dr. Paulin Kantue, an aerospace engineer and African technopreneur.
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A podcast by AVCA – The African Private Capital Association; the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa. As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa. AVCA represents a com ...
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PushYourAdvantage

Push Venture Capital

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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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This podcast tells the fictional but relatable stories of technological innovation, development, and integration in Rwanda and across Africa. It combines past, present, and future narratives to engage listeners, making them imagine a world where technology plays an even bigger role in transforming society. The stories will mix reality with sci-fi, offering a window into different eras — from ancient Africa to a highly futuristic vision of the continent.
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We focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories, acknowledging and preserving history, embracing civilization, and encouraging technology and innovation. In all this, we point out the impact and the actionable points. At Impact Masters we are disrupting the status quo: Body, Mind, and Spirit. Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Michael Kimathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/ Twitter: htt ...
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Looking to explore the intersection of AI and journalism? Influential thought leaders in the industry join data scientist and media entrepreneur, Nikita Roy, each week to explore what's next with AI and its implications for the media landscape. In each episode, industry experts discuss how automated newsrooms have the potential to change journalism and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and increase efficiency without compromising journalistic integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...
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We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyberspace is blurring. Tech Tonic is the show that investigates the promises and perils of this new technological age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Connect SA Sales Director Charlene George discusses the company’s end-to-end customer experience services.George oversees Connect SA’s sales strategy and execution, and manages the company’s team of account managers and business development managers.She has over 20 years of IT industry experience, …
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Let us know how we are doing Ever wondered how to navigate toxic work environments while maintaining a thriving career in tech? Join us as we unlock the powerful insights from Jaxiro, a self-taught mobile app developer at Britsam, who transitioned from media to IT. Jaxiro's journey offers a wealth of knowledge on avoiding toxic work settings, excel…
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In this episode, Izu Okafor, a filmmaker passionate about bringing authentic Nigerian stories to the screen, joins us. Izu shares his creative journey, explaining how he started producing and is now making strides toward directing, with an exciting upcoming Israeli-Nollywood project in the works. He talks about the balance between formal education …
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. Our guest is Doctor Melissa Rogerson, who is a senior lecturer and board games researcher at the University of Melbourne in Australia. First, on its 50th anniversary, we hear from Luke Gygax, whose father created the fantasy role-play game, Dungeons & Dragons. Then, the first…
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.De către VOA Africa
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Today we sit down with Andy Letcher to dive into the ethnomycological history of humans and psychedelic mushrooms. Andy published the book "Shroom: a cultural history of the magic mushroom" in 2006 and we chat about common myths and stories that have been circulating around magic mushrooms, shedding light on their veracity.…
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Subscribe to our new regulatory newsletter Unregulated: https://unchainedcrypto.substack.com/s/unregulated The two-week-old GOAT memecoin, which hit a market cap of almost $880 million on Thursday, is captivating everyone in crypto. Not because this is memecoin szn, but because its rise was fueled by an AI called Truth Terminal, which is itself a b…
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“Memories are the architects of our identity,” says technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia, but they’re not permanent. Photos can be lost amid political unrest or natural disaster, while illnesses like Alzhemier’s can rob people of their past. He puts forward a novel solution — “synthetic memories,” or dreamlike visualizations of long-gone moments created…
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Hello! Send us a quick text In this episode, we sit down with Temitope Adeyemi, co-founder and CEO of Pay-U, a Nigerian startup revolutionizing the auto insurance industry through a flexible, pay-as-you-use model. Described as the Uber of Comprehensive Motor Insurance, Temitope shares his personal inspiration behind Pay-U’s creation, the challenges…
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This evening we look at market moves with PSG Old Oak, chat to executives from Clicks and Afrimat about their respective numbers, Gibs joins us to discuss the idea of dedollarisation and whether it is in our future. Old Mutual discusses the idea of exponential thinking as a means to expand Africa’s potential, and in our SME of the Week, we speak to…
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Mozambique’s National Electoral Commission has said the governing Frelimo party’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, won the election and will succeed President Filipe Nyusi as the party leader, extending Frelimo’s 49-year rule. Libya’s political process and national reconciliation efforts were the focus of discussions between Abdullah Al-Lafi, vice presiden…
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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by special guest Anatoly Yakovenko, the mastermind behind Solana, for a deep dive into the network’s evolution and future. The conversation kicks off with a…
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The story of older people in Mali who consume news on TikTok symbolizes the larger trends sweeping through the Sahel. In this episode, Catherine Nzuki is joined by Doussouba Konaté, the Country Director of Accountability Lab Mali. We unpack two of these shifts in the Sahel. First, growing anti-French sentiments in the region has led to language dec…
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Send us a text On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Kristin Wilson. Kristen currently works for the Innovate Africa Fund as the Managing Partner and Bold Angel Network, she crafts innovative solutions that combine human operations, data analytics, and software to drive growth for SMEs and start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa. The Innovate Africa Fun…
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This week we spoke with Jonathan Colby, innovator in the Marine Renewable Energy Industry. Recorded in April 2024, Jonathan speaks about his life in the underwater world, from his experience in tidal energy to his work in Standards and Conformity Assessment in the IEC. Jonathan is the President and Founder of Streamwise Development, a client-driven…
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This evening we look at market moves with Sasfin Wealth, speak to Famous Brands about its latest results, KMPG discusses its recent CEO outlook on economic growth; Eduvos chats to us about the role of education in unlocking opportunities, SAA joins us to discuss its financial standing, and in our Executive Lounge feature we speak to the CEO of Tues…
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CEO Darren Hele on the group’s first-half results, the interim dividend being up 9% and the board's view that ‘we can sustain that number’, and its R180m frozen warehouse in Midrand that’s due for completion in the first half of 2025. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamDe către Jimmy Moyaha
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Thousands of people have gathered today outside Mozambique's capital for the burial of a slain opposition lawyer as the country awaits the election results. Kenya's impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told reporters Sunday that his security team had been withdrawn, and he said that should anything happen to him, President William Ruto shoul…
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In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Jeff Park of Bitwise to discuss some of the latest developments in the crypto world. They share their thoughts on a controversial ECB paper about Bitcoin, breaking down why they believe the authors missed the mark. They also dive into the rising institut…
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Ritvvij Parrikh, Senior Director of Product at Times of India, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how AI-powered personalization is transforming news distribution and why newsrooms need to rethink their approach to revenue optimization. Parrikh, who leads product development at India's largest English-language news organization, discusses their innov…
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Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia and gives a roundup of local celestial news. If you'd like to look at some stunning images of the recent comet visit https://www.facebook.com/Astrosocsa/De către Kechil Kirkham
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A child substantially shorter than their age in the firstthree years often fails to reach their full potential. It is often caused by poor nutrition. Save the Children, an international NGO with roots in the UK, has been implementing a three year project in Bangladesh with support from the European Union and UK AID to reduce stunting. Reducing stun…
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Nasdaq-listed Equinix has completed construction of the first phase of a new data centre in Johannesburg, part of a R7.5-billion commitment to building cloud infrastructure in South Africa and the rest of the continent over the next five years. The company’s South African MD, Sandile Dube – a former country manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and…
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Nasdaq-listed Equinix has completed construction of the first phase of a new data centre in Johannesburg, part of a R7.5-billion commitment to building cloud infrastructure in South Africa and the rest of the continent over the next five years. The company’s South African MD, Sandile Dube – a former country manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and…
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Nasdaq-listed Equinix has completed construction of the first phase of a new data centre in Johannesburg, part of a R7.5-billion commitment to building cloud infrastructure in South Africa and the rest of the continent over the next five years. The company’s South African MD, Sandile Dube – a former country manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and…
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TICTeC, the Impacts of Civic Technology Conference from mySociety, runs for just two days – but those two days are packed with civic tech practitioners sharing insights and experience from projects along the world. We share most of the sessions as videos on our YouTube channel, and to help you decide what to watch first, we’ve asked mySociety staff…
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Lincoln Mali has been at the helm of Lesaka Technologies Southern Africa, a fintech with a sizeable footprint in Southern Africa’s informal markets, since 2021. One of his main tasks has been to turn the company’s finances around by reigning in business units that were haemorrhaging cash in the past. Lesaka’s latest set of financial results suggest…
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Lincoln Mali has been at the helm of Lesaka Technologies Southern Africa, a fintech with a sizeable footprint in Southern Africa’s informal markets, since 2021. One of his main tasks has been to turn the company’s finances around by reigning in business units that were haemorrhaging cash in the past. Lesaka’s latest set of financial results suggest…
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Lincoln Mali has been at the helm of Lesaka Technologies Southern Africa, a fintech with a sizeable footprint in Southern Africa’s informal markets, since 2021. One of his main tasks has been to turn the company’s finances around by reigning in business units that were haemorrhaging cash in the past. Lesaka’s latest set of financial results suggest…
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This evening we look at market moves with FNB Wealth and Investments, discuss the new benchmark that aims to mitigate rate manipulation with TreasuryOne, Momentum Wealth discusses investing in annuities. We speak to Food & Trees for Africa about its urban farming project in Johannesburg South, while the Sars Commissioner talks to us about cracking …
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