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McKinsey & Company Africa 11 Episodes Apr 24, 2026

The McKinsey Africa podcast brings together McKinsey experts to discuss Africa's economic and business landscape. Drawing on their deep knowledge of the continent, the episodes cover topics such as digital transformation, healthcare, agriculture, banking, sustainability, and large-scale change. The series aims to provide insights into the 'new normal' for African industries and sectors, focusing on practical and sustainable solutions to complex problems.

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Future-proofing tech organisations with AI at the helm Apr 24, 2026 2065 In this episode, Jean-Claude Gelle and Christian Stuer discuss how organisations can harness AI to transform technology functions, build future-ready capabilities, and drive lasting business value.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The McKinsey Africa podcast with Debra Mallowah, Head of Bayer Crop Science Africa Mar 11, 2026 1197 In this timely episode, we explore one of Africa's most urgent challenges: food security. With the continent's population rapidly expanding, the world breaching the 1.5-degree climate threshold, and an ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, Africa's food systems face unprecedented pressure. This conversation examines how these converging forces—demographic growth, climate disruption, and inst

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Mohamed ElSabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Venture at Banque Misr Dec 2, 2025 2033 The financial landscape in Africa is experiencing a transformative shift, fueled by the rapid rise of fintech companies. These fintechs have become key players, delivering innovative solutions tailored to address the continent's unique challenges. In November 2025, we had the opportunity to speak with Mohamed El Sabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Ventures Officer at Banque Misr, to gain insigh

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry Oct 19, 2023 1827 Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We talk to Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Dare Okoudjou, founder and CEO of MFS Africa Feb 27, 2023 2268 Africa’s fintech industry has rapidly expanded, and traditional financial institutions have faced intense competition as a result. MFS Africa’s founder and CEO discusses the sector’s growing potential.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Tayo Oviosu, Founder & CEO at Paga Sep 1, 2022 1670 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:47) >  Fintech in Africa has been fueled by a youthful and urbanizing population, increasing mobile phone penetration, falling data costs, limited physical banking, and an increasingly favourable regulatory environment. We talk to Tayo Oviosu, the Founder & CEO at Paga about the potential of this sector.See www.mckinsey.co

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Mukuru CEO Andy Jury Jun 1, 2022 2016 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:34) >  Fintech in Africa has been fueled by a youthful and urbanizing population, increasing mobile phone penetration, falling data costs, limited physical banking, and an increasingly favourable regulatory environment. We talk to Andy Jury, the CEO of Mukuru about the potential of this sector.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-

African banking in the new reality May 4, 2021 1328 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:06) >  The COVID-19 crisis will not leave the banking sector unscathed. The past year has seen the acceleration of seismic trends ranging from deglobalization and a radical shift in the macroenvironment to transformed customer expectations. As African banks chart their paths to recovery in this new reality, they can act sw

How digital tools can help transform African agri-food systems Mar 8, 2021 1490 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:47) >  Recent estimates of food insecurity on the African continent have suggested that as many as 73 million people are acutely food insecure, and this number is climbing. COVID-19 is, of course, exacerbating the problem with food imports, transportation and agricultural production, all hampered by its fallout. In this ep

Harnessing Nigeria’s fintech potential Feb 8, 2021 1857 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:55) >  The full potential of fintech in Nigeria remains untapped. But a youthful population, a focused regulatory drive to increase financial inclusion, and accelerating digital adoption due to COVID-19, are creating the conditions for a thriving sector. If stakeholders take quick and decisive action, they can strategicall

Driving digital change during a crisis: The chief digital officer and COVID-19 Sep 15, 2020 1563 Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:01) >  The new digital reality presents a unique challenge for organizations. Leading an organization in a time of crisis is one of the greatest challenges a CDO can face. By demonstrating resilient leadership and a clear view of how to use digital to navigate the crisis, CDOs can help the business not just to survive but

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