The Business of Africa
The Business of Africa podcast explores investment prospects and economic growth across the African continent. Hosted by journalist Duduzile Ramela, it examines foreign direct investment, energy, and finance projects, aiming to connect growth with local benefits. The show promotes critical thinking and knowledge distribution about Africa's development.
Episodes
Agentic commerce – whose responsibility is it anyway?
The adoption of AI-driven trade is on the rise in Africa. Visa’s Irene Auma underscores the importance of building trust in a new era of commerce.
The power of Africa’s youth population
From potential to positive real yield – ‘20th Century methods cannot be used to solve 21st Century issues' says Tsakane Zibi, a market analyst at Barloworld Equipment.
Africa’s debt penalty: What happens when the music stops
'We are going to see a lot of pressure in the coming months,' warns Prof Patrick Bond of the University of Johannesburg.
The economic sense of fighting malaria
'It’s about all of us coming together on this,' says Dr Chris van Straten of International SOS.
Can Africa pull off its own economic miracle?
Mickale Vogel of the African Finance Corporation says domestic capital pools
are growing but are still fragmented along national lines presenting a barrier that must be addressed.
Global growth cools, delivering cold economic comfort for Africa
Kearabilwe Nonyana of PrimeXBT weighs in on the threat to remittances, living standards and food security, with the continent being more exposed to global shocks.
The case for localisation in South Africa’s retail sector
More can be done to protect the sector from cheap imports
The 'petro-dollar' and why Africa must boost its energy refining capacity
In the wake of the Middle East conflict, could US dollar hegemony be under threat? University of Johannesburg Professor Patrick Bond weigh in ...
How DHL plans to spend R5.8bn in sub-Saharan Africa
Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Sub-Saharan Africa, breaks down the investment.
Africa’s wealth story
From risk premiums to real returns
The business of dirty money
Counting the cost of illegal financial outflows
Just critical minerals
Driving sustainable development through the renewed minerals rush
A new economic world order …
The race to build industries of the future heats up global power contest.
Could the future of Africa be the private sector?
“What Africa needs right now is to create money” – Nohemie Mawaka,
Founder of Lubembo Corp.
SwiftVEE, taking online livestock trading to new heights
There is no particular risk premium in Africa, there is risk in business
everywhere.
Is e-commerce booming in Africa?
Zoho’s Andrew Bourne unpacks how Africa’s young, mobile-first consumers are powering the continent’s e-commerce surge.
How to electrify 300m Africans in five years
Around 600m don’t have access to energy, but the ‘Mission 300’ initiative aims to change the narrative
AfCFTA, business unusual?
What will it take to realise development through free trade?
Is public procurement driving development in Africa?
Understanding the bottlenecks of public procurement in Africa.
Prof Mervyn King weighs in on transforming corporate governance in Africa
In this episode of The Business of Africa with Duduzile Ramela, we dive deep into the mind of the king of corporate governance as he unpacks the secrets of effective leadership across the African landscape.
Navigating Africa’s trade landscape amid global tariffs
Unlocking Africa’s trade potential through innovation, integration, and intra-continental collaboration.
Meet The Business of Africa with Duduzile Ramela.
Chris Wilkins, CEO of Dynamic Tech Solutions opens up about what it takes to shift the needle from ordinary to extraordinary.
Understanding an economy: What drives or stalls growth?
A refreshing take on why economies matter, who they serve, and what it’ll take to move from potential to progress.
Africa’s blue economy: The $24trn opportunity hiding in plain sight
Unlocking the business potential of the continent’s coasts could create millions of jobs – if Africa leads the charge.
Remittances: Africa’s untapped power source
One of the continent’s most underestimated economic engines – but how do we turn these billions into long-term growth? Development practitioner Gondai Ronald Bangidza takes us through the challenges and opportunities.
Who owns African data?
A conversation on sovereignty and digital justice.
Africa’s food paradox
Can the continent feed itself?
Conflict and the bottom line: What GDP doesn't tell you about Africa's economies
The pitfalls of GDP metrics and why job creation is key to long-term stability.
Reparations, resources, and a rising Africa
A compelling conversation on shifting power, redefining development, and reclaiming Africa’s wealth.
From street stalls to structural change
Moneyweb’s new podcast explores the realities of street-level business in Africa.
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