Rephonic
Artwork for Invest Africa Insights

Invest Africa Insights

Invest Africa
Investment
Central Africa
North Africa
Renewable Energy
Lobito Corridor
Critical Minerals
Southern Africa
Africa
East Africa
Zambia
Mitrelli Group
Cemac
United States
Agriculture
Democratic Republic Of Congo
AGOA
South Africa
Egypt
Morocco
Tunisia

Invest Africa is a leading pan-African business platform that promotes trade and investment in Africa. In this podcast series we will explore Africa's key economic trends and the issues facing businesses and investors across the continent.

PublishesDailyEpisodes94Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Business NewsNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Invest Africa Insights

Latest Episodes

Africa’s industrial growth story is accelerating — but water may be its most overlooked constraint.From mining and manufacturing to agro-processing and urban expansion, water availability, reliability, and governance increasingly determine which proj... more

Southern Africa has a significant clean energy opportunity, underpinned by world-class renewable resources and growing demand from energy-intensive sectors such as mining and minerals processing.Renewable energy is now essential to unlocking critical... more

In 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) moved firmly into the global spotlight — both for its central role in supplying critical minerals essential to the global energy transition and for renewed geopolitical engagement, including U.S.-backed... more

Central Africa enters 2026 with cautious optimism. During this webinar, speakers reflected on an uneven but improving growth outlook, with aggregate GDP expected to rise from around 3.2% in 2025 to approximately 3.4% in 2026, supported by stabilising... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Economics Show
The Economics ShowFinancial Times
The Story of Money
The Story of MoneyFinancial Times

Recent Guests

Machera Chirwa
Director for the Water and Sanitation Department
African Development Bank
Episode: Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver
Ramesh Moochikal
CEO
Africa Improved Foods
Episode: Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver
Rodrigo Manso
CEO
Mitrelli Group
Episode: Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver
Hejila Padachi
Senior economist at Mauritius Commercial Bank and alumna of the University of Cape Town.
Mauritius Commercial Bank
Episode: 2026 East Africa Regional Outlook Webinar
Kenza Bonjour
Founding partner of URITI, a regional law firm based in Casablanca and Paris.
URITI
Episode: 2026 North Africa Regional Outlook
Adrienne Todd
Partner at Dispatch Risk Advisory, formerly an FBI agent focused on fraud and international money laundering.
Dispatch Risk Advisory
Episode: 2026 North Africa Regional Outlook
Aubrey Hruby
Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council and Co-Founder and Partner at Tofino Capital.
Atlantic Council
Episode: The U.S. - Africa Outlook: Geopolitics, Capital, and Strategic Engagement in 2026
Bethany Aquilina Brez
Acting Vice President of the Office of Foreign Policy of the DFC.
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Episode: The U.S. - Africa Outlook: Geopolitics, Capital, and Strategic Engagement in 2026
Fanta Conde
Partner at CrossBoundary Group.
CrossBoundary Group
Episode: The U.S. - Africa Outlook: Geopolitics, Capital, and Strategic Engagement in 2026

Host

Chantal Carrington
CEO at Invest Africa, leading regional business platform on trade and investment in Africa

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver
Q: What is the priority for governments to unlock private investment in water in the near term?
Governments should advance clear policy frameworks, obtain independent regulation, define where investment should occur along the value chain, and ensure project readiness (feasibility, environmental, and climate resilience studies).
Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver
Q: What kinds of investment models are most effective for scaling water infrastructure in a financially constrained environment?
A mix of PPPs, independent regulation, tariff reforms that balance cost recovery with social protection, and blended finance approaches are needed to attract private capital while ensuring affordability and sustainability.
DRC in Focus: Geopolitics, Political Economy, and the Evolving Investment Landscape
Q: How important is French as a language of communication in the DRC?
French is the official language in the DRC, and while English is less common, many professionals in the corporate sector speak it. Communication in English is often possible, especially among business executives.
Africa Face to Face Episode 1: Changing the African Narrative
Q: How are you going to mobilize effective support, constructive support from the West or from outside of Africa?
We need to find a relationship as partners with Europe, our closest neighbors, and to approach our cooperation with mutual respect.
2026 Southern Africa Regional Outlook
Q: How can the region address legacy issues in state-owned utilities while attracting private IPPs?
By separating legacy burdens and creating independent grids with transparent access, progress can be made in attracting private investment.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Invest Africa Insights

What is Invest Africa Insights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Africa-focused business, investment, and policy topics with a strong emphasis on private sector-led growth, infrastructure development, and sustainable energy. Across episodes, listeners are treated to discussions about regional investment climates, risk management, regulatory environments, and innovative financing that enable large-scale projects in minerals, energy, and infrastructure. The format often features expert panels and guest practitioners from law, finance, development banks, and private equity, plus regional market outlooks that translate macro trends into practical opportunities for investors and corporate strategists. A few episodes highlight geopolitical dynamics, public–private partnership models, and th... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Invest Africa Insights?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Invest Africa Insights. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Invest Africa Insights and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Invest Africa Insights get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Invest Africa Insights, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Invest Africa Insights?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Invest Africa Insights, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Invest Africa Insights have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Invest Africa Insights has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Invest Africa Insights?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Invest Africa Insights:

1. The Economics Show
2. The Story of Money

How many episodes of Invest Africa Insights are there?

Invest Africa Insights launched 6 years ago and published 94 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Invest Africa Insights?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Invest Africa Insights?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Invest Africa Insights from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Invest Africa Insights?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Invest Africa Insights. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Invest Africa Insights?

Recent guests on Invest Africa Insights include:

1. Machera Chirwa
2. Ramesh Moochikal
3. Rodrigo Manso
4. Hejila Padachi
5. Kenza Bonjour
6. Adrienne Todd
7. Aubrey Hruby
8. Bethany Aquilina Brez

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days