
Next Africa is a weekly podcast about where Africa is going and why it matters to everyone.
Each episode tells a story from the continent and follows it through real life, business, politics and culture. From electricity and climate to jobs, migration, technology, sport and music, the podcast looks at the forces shaping daily life and how those changes connect to the wider world.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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South Africa's Public Investment Corp., the $220 billion manager of civil servants' pensions and a major shareholder in many of the country's biggest companies, has lurched from one crisis to another. Its chief executive was suspended before a court ... more
Nigeria's stock market is the world's best-performing equity market this year. Its benchmark index has outpaced every major market, including South Korea, delivering the highest dollar returns to investors.
Ghana, Tunisia and Kenya have also ranked... more
Eighteen months after the Trump administration shut down USAID, a painstaking Bloomberg investigation into abandoned water projects in Kenya using interviews, satellite imagery and data analysis has revealed the stark consequences of that decision.
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Flying has never been easier. Airlines are competing to offer cheaper fares and more routes across Europe, North America and Asia. But while connections to and from Africa have expanded, travelling within the continent remains difficult and expensive... more
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Long overdue, thank you. Insightful
Miss the show, it was great!
Amazing and Incredible!
Would like to see more details about your guests in your detail page
Great show, very informative, interesting guests and likeable hosts. (And please ignore that other reviewer and keep the climate change discussion. I mean, seriously...)
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This show combines data-driven analysis with on-the-ground reportage to examine Africa's macroeconomics, technology, policy, and development trajectories. Episodes explore remittance flows amid geopolitical shocks, climate-driven agriculture and commodity markets, political developments across the region, and Africa's evolving startup and investment landscape. A standout trait is how guests blend rigorous data with firsthand perspectives—from economists and reporters to founders and policymakers—to illuminate how global forces intersect with daily life on the continent. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, context-rich discussions that connect market signals to real-world outcomes, along with a consistent focus on Africa's growth oppo... more
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Recent guests on Next Africa include:
1. Souhail Karam
2. Hassan Kachloul
3. Loren Landau
4. Prinesha Naidoo
5. Rachel Balsham
6. Joe Studwell
7. Tendekayi Katsiga
8. Caitlin Brady
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