Africa Is Broadcasting Its Own Rise | Stanley Similo

Africa’s future cannot be told only through outside narratives.But behind those headlines is a deeper question: how can Africa shape its own future, tell its own stories, and create opportunities for a rapidly growing generation?In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Stanley Similo, Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, about Africa’s rise, the role of media in shaping public opinion, youth employment, digital transformation, education, trade integration, and the continent’s growing influence within the Global South.Tune in to learn:→ Why Africa’s growing population can become a major force for development→ How youth employment and entrepreneurship will shape the continent’s future→ Why governments need to invest in technology, education, and innovation hubs→ How African media can help reclaim the continent’s narrative globally→ Why digital transformation is creating new opportunities across fintech, agritech, and healthcare→ Why value addition and local manufacturing matter for economic growth→ How African trade integration can support long-term development→ How stronger cooperation within Africa and the Global South can accelerate progressKey Moments1:12 Africa’s population growth and future opportunity2:08 Youth unemployment and entrepreneurship4:22 Infrastructure, technology, and urban growth7:00 Media’s role in shaping public opinion10:50 Reclaiming Africa’s global narrative17:07 Africa’s digital transformation sectors29:24 African trade integration and AfCFTA45:35 Africa’s future within the Global SouthFollow Global SouthingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthingListen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009