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African Tech Roundup Podcast

African Tech Roundup
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The essential guide to Africa's technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems. Since 2015, co-founders Andile Masuku and Musa Kalenga have convened the continent's most influential voices — from startup founders and investors to policymakers and tech leaders — delivering bold, pan-African insights with a global perspective. Whether you're building, investing, or leading in African tech, ... more

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Seyi Ebenezer didn't come to fintech from a hackathon or an accelerator. He came from KPMG's audit desks and Access Bank's corporate finance floors. These are environments where the numbers had to add up before anyone was allowed t... more

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Natasha Blycha's path into emerging technology law started in an unlikely place. As a gap-year volunteer teaching English and economics at a school outside Gweru, Zimbabwe, circa 2000, she was simultaneously working for a small rur... more

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Episode overview: Prince Nwadeyi spent years providing market research that unlocked South Africa's R600 billion (~USD 34.4 billion) informal economy for blue-chip clients. The likes of Swiss Re, Liberty, NASPERS all wanted the insights. Few wanted t... more

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Episode overview: April Long spent two years fighting reality. The co-founder and CEO of "Afro-Asia Cross-border payment infrastructure" startup Pyxis was so determined to serve Africa's small merchants - the "bottom of the pyramid" she'd read about ... more

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Recent Guests

Guidione Machava
Mozambican Product Designer now based in France.
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Episode: World-class Design: Guidione Machava on Why 'African Designer' Is a Limiting Label
Ochuko Ogra
Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer at Backbone Connectivity Network
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Episode: Ochuko Ogra On Backbone Connectivity Network's (BCN) Nigeria Growth Strategy
Alan Knott-Craig Jr.
Entrepreneur and former CEO of Mxit, currently involved with Project Isizwe and HeroTel.
HeroTel
Episode: Alan Knott-Craig Jr On Life After Mxit's Royal Fail (2016)
Victor Mapunga
A serial entrepreneur from Zimbabwe whose ventures span blockchain, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
Episode: Victor Mapunga On Building From First Principles In Africa's 'Tech Graveyard'
Evah Kimani
Director of Partnerships and Digital at Britam
Britam
Episode: Britam Director Shares Strategy on Modernising Insurance for Africa's Digital Age
Yahya Banafa
Head of Network Planning and Engineering at Safaricom Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia
Episode: Safaricom Ethiopia's Network Chief on Building Network Infrastructure From Scratch

Host

Andile Masuku
Host of the African Tech Roundup, known for engaging influential voices in African technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Well established

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    underscoreKanye
    Belgium5 years ago
  • Enjoy the podcast

    Wide range of interesting topics. Would like to hear more about other countries in Africa, like D.R.C and others

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arnaud K.
    Canada6 years ago
  • Amazing

    Very insightful! Thanks Andile and your team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soko Murehwa
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldenRule21
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    From a fan in Washington DC, keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michv1
    United States9 years ago

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The overall reception highlights the high quality of content and the host's ability to facilitate meaningful conversations.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and the range of topics covered, particularly the relevance to Africa's tech landscape.
Many express gratitude for the depth of knowledge shared by guests, which enriches their understanding of the industry.

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Natasha Blycha of Stirling & Rose / Nooriam / LexChip: Why AI without law is just code without conscience
Q: How do we set up a way where we can create a sense of accountability?
It's important for AI sovereignty to ensure that legal infrastructure is established to protect citizens' rights.
World-class Design: Guidione Machava on Why 'African Designer' Is a Limiting Label
Q: Have you found differences in designing for African markets versus elsewhere?
Yes, designing for the first world presents different challenges because the expectations and competition are much higher than those in Africa.
World-class Design: Guidione Machava on Why 'African Designer' Is a Limiting Label
Q: How do you distill what it means to be a product designer?
It involves articulating problems clearly and simplifying the user journey to make it easier to navigate a product.
World-class Design: Guidione Machava on Why 'African Designer' Is a Limiting Label
Q: What is a product designer and what is it in your skill set that a company like Shopify would have seen?
A product designer primarily focuses on solving problems strategically, emphasizing communication and understanding user needs instead of merely visual design.
Ola Oyetayo of Verto: Building a Profitable Cross-Border Fintech for Emerging Markets
Q: What do you see as the biggest trend you could leverage on for Verto?
Oyetayo identifies the increase in trade between Africa and the rest of the world and within the continent itself as the main trend Verto aims to tap into.

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Focusing on the dynamic intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, this series offers in-depth conversations with influential figures within Africa's tech ecosystem, including startup founders, investors, and policymakers. Topics typically discussed span innovations, investment opportunities, and the unique challenges of building businesses in Africa. Each episode seeks to not only inform but also inspire listeners to engage actively in the continent's growth by sharing bold insights and practical advice tailored to the African context.

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