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African Perspective
by Africa Business Radio
News Insights and analysis of the Africa Business Landscape across the 55 African Union member States, we cover from an emerging startup to macroeconomic stories. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support
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Who is JJ Omojuwa, Really?
Wikipedia describes him as a Nigerian blogger, author, public speaker, socio-economic, political commentator, and social media expert, Japheth Joshua Omojuwa is all these and much more. On this intimate chat, Soji Akinlabi, and Japheth Joshua Omojua discuss everything from the J.J. Omojuwa that...
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Africa Must Pay the Required Attention to our Cultural And Social Embeddedness - Timilehin Olaiwola on African Perspective
Timilehin Olaiwola is currently an Mba candidate at the Lagos Business School ( LBS), haven worked as an investment banker for 3 years at former Gt Assets Management now Investment One.She is passionate about Sme advisory.Highly analytical and inclined towards problem solving , negotiation and…
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We Have The Entrepreneurs and The Business Model To Power Africa - Wieber Boer on African Perspective
Dr Wieber Boer is the CEO of All On, a company set up by Shell Corporation with a mission to increase access to commercial energy products and services for underserved and unserved off-grid energy markets in Nigeria, with a special focus on the Niger Delta. Prior to this, Dr. Boer was with the...
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Africans Have Huge Aspiration and Access to Massive Opportunities - Oladipo Idowu-Agida on African Perspective
Oladipo Idowu-Agida and recently added 'Pius' to his name, he's the CEO and Founder of DRADROCK Properties; a yound, ambitious and very creative real estate development company operating from Lagos, Nigeria. He describe himself as a rare blend of focus, drive and creativity; with remarkable…
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Africa is a Place of Wealth, but Still Finding Her Identity - Fatimah Oladosu on African Perspective
A Place of wealth, still finding her identity; some of us are better and some of us are not. A continent with so many people, if only they could understand who they are and what they are capable of doing, then Africa will be great. Fatimah believes that service is the greatest form of leadership,...
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Africa is a Force to Reckon With - Tofunmi Akinseye on African Perspective
Tofunmi Akinseye serves as the Ceo and Publisher of Savvy Magazine Africa, in addition to the overall editorial direction for Savvy, this role is responsible for maintaining the tonal and aesthetic consistency of the Savvy brand across all platforms. The 27 year old entrepreneur has the desire to...
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Episode 9
Latest episode of African Perspectives --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support
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The Role of Motivational Speakers In Africa’s Transformation’s Agenda
On the last show of 2018, we have an incredibly powerful conversation with speaker extraordinaire and young entrepreneur, Sibusiso Molimi of AYEYE consulting. We have an honest conversation about the role of motivational speakers in improving society & transforming the way people perceive...
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Upcoming Regional High Policy Dialogue on Transforming Agriculture
The Mandela Institute of Development Studies Programme Director, Ian Mashingaidze and the Graca Machel trust Nutrition Programme Manager Rachel Toku-Appiah set the stage for the Regional High Policy Dialogue on Transforming Agriculture held in Maputo Mozambique from the 19th to the 23rd of...
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GAP Medical Winner. GAP Innovation Competition 2018
GAP Medical Winner Dentrover This is a Mobile dental unit targeted for the ease of access of remote and under-privileged communities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support
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GAP BIO Winner University of Limpopo Micropropagation of high value and indigenous rare plants.
In-vivo and in-vitro propagation of ethno-botanically important indigenous plants with commercial potential This area of expertise deals with the development of suitable propagation techniques for mass production of selected indigenous plants by using in vivo, vitro, plant tissue culture,...
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Entrepreneurship Doesn't Necessarily Require You To Own Your Own Business - Dr. Togo
The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel technologies that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens....
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Adv Pieter Holl Acting CEO Innovation Hub on GAP Innovation Competition 2018
INNOVATIONS BROUGHT A STEP CLOSER TO FRUITION AS THE INNOVATION HUB ANNOUNCES GAP INNOVATION COMPETITION 2018 WINNERS Tshwane, 15 November 2018– A treasure trove of ideas have been added to the Gauteng province’s arsenal to boost the economy and find new solutions as The Innovation Hub – a...
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Deployment of technology for education, access to the internet in Africa for accelerated learning.
The Fundi Education Forum #FEF2018 gathered the greatest minds in Politics and Business to discuss the state of Education on the African continent. Nqobani Mzizi, host of "Business Today in Africa" had a chat with His Excellency My Raila Odinga, and they spoke about the deployment of technology…
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Nigerian Communication Commission is Committed To Ensuring Maximum ROI For Investors - Tonny Ojobo
Mr. Tonny Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs Nigerian Communication Commission in conversation with Adetunji Omotola highlights the mandate of the commission within the Nigerian telecommunication industry and the commitment to ensuring the adequate return on investment for investors South...
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Partnership is The Secrete To Unlocking Economic Benefits of Digital Revolution - ITU Telecom World
ITU Telecom World 2018 took place in Durban, the third largest city in South Africa, a growing urban setting rich in diversity, cultural amenities, economic growth, history, and natural beauty. As the official host of the conference, the minister in the Department of Telecommunications and Post…
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ICE Africa - Gaming on the African Continent
Gaming, which is casinos, lottery and gambling at large is a hugely lucrative business with immensely untapped potential on the African continent. This is according to John Kamara, who is the ICE Africa ambassador, and we engage him on the expectation of the conference that they will be hosting…
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Separation of Duties Between Accountants, Auditors & Non-Exec For Corporate Accountability
In the wake of the VBS Bank scandal which was revealed in "The Great Bank Heist" report by Advocate Terry Mudau and Werksman Attorneys, the seems to be blurred lines that existed on the functions of each of the role players, who separately had different functions and were charged with governance...
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How Employees' Financial Wellness Affects Businesses - Frank Magwegwe
Frank Magwegwe is the Founder and MD of Thrive FinWell, on today's show, he chats to Gavin about employees' financial wellness and how it affect your business. High indebtedness, payday loans, staff loans, and garnishee orders are a few examples of why South African employees are severely…
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The Rise of 3D-Printing And 3D-Laser scanning in South Africa - Ludrick Barnard
3D printing is taking up more of the average manufacturing industry space, organizations around the world are trying to find ways to generate expertise. This scramble for education does not just include universities or companies, but also international governmental associations. Among the...
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Re-imagining Human Capital - Jackson Szabo
On our HR Technology this week, Jackson Szabo, who is the Portfolio manager atKNect365 chats to Gavin about how to reimagine human capacity, he talks holistically about AI’s impact on work, the workforce, impact on business, impacts on employment and impact on training. --- Support this podcast:...
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Mental Joining Challenge At #TheBRICSFutureSkillsChallenge
The Brics Future Skills Challenge gave an opportunity for women to showcase their skills in welding. For women looking for a new career or considering switching fields, welding is an especially promising industry. When it comes to “non-traditional” occupations for women, welding can be one of the...
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Why Startup Owners Should Consider Business Insurance - Adam Helper
The entrepreneurs main objective is to get their business off the ground and run operations. Do they focus on the important issue of insurance on their lives as entrepreneurs, where if things would go bad on their lives, what cover is there? We get into that conversation to educate entrepreneurs...
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Cyber Security Tops The Agenda For BRICS Future Skills Challenge
The BRICS Skills Challenge will be focused on smart factories with Industry 4.0 as a key theme through both the EXPO and the challenge. The expo will have a more detailed focus showcasing the " 4th Industrial revolution and future skills". It will, however, be a very focused event with specific...
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Current Trends in Drone Technology - #BricsFutureSkillsChallange
Covering the BRICS future skill challenge 2018, Gavin chats to Prof. Riaan Stopforth and Damian Mooney about the current in Drone Technology across South Africa and skills development for the future of our economy. Prof Riaan Stopforth & Damian Mooney #BricsFutureSkillsChallange In its preamble,...
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Lebo Lestoalo shares the Vision of BRICS Futures Skills Challenge
Lebo Lestoalo chairperson of MERSETA shares the purpose of having the Brics Futures Skills Challenge in South Africa. In 2018, Chairmanship of BRICS moves to South Africa, and with South Africa hosting the Government summit and the BRICS Business Council Meetings the South African Skills...
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Legalizing Marijuana in SA, What Employers Must Know
The Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down the Marijuana ruling that has been termed historical on the 18th of September 2018. Gavin Smith and Gavin Stansfield chat about some of the implications to watch out for in the workplace. The judgment deal with the constitutionality of the...
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Legalizing Marijuana in South Africa, What Employers/Employees Must Know - Gavin Stansfield
The Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down the Marijuana ruling that has been termed historical on the 18th of September 2018. Gavin Smith and Gavin Stansfield chat about some of the implications to watch out for in the workplace. The judgment deal with the constitutionality of the...
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Making Art and Culture Work in Cote d’Ivoire
Today Africa, we draw your attention to the beautiful country of Cote d’Ivoire and what is happening in that countries art scene. But first a bit of context. For those of you who don’t know - Cote d’Ivoire attained independence from the French on the 7th of August 1960. Her first president was...
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Schneider Electric's move to embracing technology
The organisations that are going to prosper and survive in this age of information technology are those who embrace it and are not afraid to change in order to adapt it into their processes. Schneider Electric has developed a technology called EcoStuxure for this very reason. Quinton McCutcheon,...
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The Role of Telecommunication in Global Development
Dr. Chaesub Lee joins Adetunji Omotola on the sideline of the ITU conference 2018 in the city of Durban South Africa. They discuss the different roles of telecommunication in the global development. Chaesub Lee is the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, following his...
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The Role of Telecommunication in Global Development - Dr Chaesub Lee
Dr. Chaesub Lee joins Adetunji Omotola on the sideline of the ITU conference 2018 in the city of Durban South Africa. They discuss the different roles of telecommunication in the global development. Chaesub Lee is the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, following his...
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Misfit or Ill-fitting Executives And How To Hand Deal With it - Bret Rogers
Bret Rogers and Gavin discuss ill-fitting executive in an organization and how do you handle a situation like this. Having been “raised” in companies with healthy talent planning processes, one can easily take for granted the benefits of having a bench of strong internal candidates and few talent...
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Is Criminal Record Holding You Back Professionally? Michelle Baron
Michelle Baron-Williamson, CEO of Managed Integrity Evaluation, joins us to discuss what to do if you think your criminal record is hindering you professionally. Securing a job in South Africa today is tough for many. Latest figures from Stats SA indicate that unemployment has increased to 27.2%...
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Reducing Digital Skills' Gap in Africa - Quentyn Taylor
Quentyn Taylor chats to us about how to reduce the current digital skills' gap in Africa. Plugging the gap – how businesses can resolve Europe’s digital skills shortage Digital transformation is revolutionizing the European workplace, with its ability to streamline processes, reduce expenditure…
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David And Tiago Share Their Experiences of Being A Member of SA Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event. The SAPCC...
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Introducing The SAPCC Business Excellence Awards 2018 - Jeannie D and Fernando Anceriz
The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event. The SAPCC...
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The Law of Psychology - Rui and Tony
Rui is a lawyer and Tony is a psychologist, together they call themselves 'The Law of Psychology'. Rui and Tony chat to us about some of the work that SAPCC has been doing over the past 5 years. The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its...
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SA Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Has Been A Great Lead Generation Platform - Thokozani And Rui
The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event. Thokozani...
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Smart Ports innovation Can Unlock Nigeria's Economic Growth Potentials
Smart Ports generally has to do with inter-connectedness of the different components of a port, this can be simply referred to as internet of things, very much different from a smart port but more about inter-connectedness. Major ports like the Lagos Port Complex, the Tin Can Island Port, Calabar...
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Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Calling on African Journalist - ACCER Awards
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a continental coalition of Civil Society Organizations whose goal is to mobilize and empower African civil society to ensure the realization of environmental and climate justice for all people in Africa. We are the largest alliance of Civil Society...
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Importance of Reference Checks on Job Applications - Rudi Kruger
Rudi Kruger, General Manager of LexisNexis Data Services joins us to discuss the importance of reference verifications on job applications. On the show, we tackle the following: •Why is it important for employers and recruitment agencies to do reference checks •Is there a way employers can verify...
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Technology in The Workplace And How It Can Impact Your Bottom-Line
Saurabh Kumar, CEO at In2IT Technologies joins Gavin Smith to talk about Technology in the workplace and how it can influence and affect productivity and profitability. Here are some of the questions that were examined: •How can employers use technology to improve productivity and profitability?...
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The Anthropology of Entrepreneurship in Africa - Dr Lulu Gwagwa
Anthropology speaks about the study of historical facts, an attempt to understanding the many different aspects of the human experience through the eyes of history and another element; archeology is considered by some as a branch of anthropology. There are other different branches of anthropology...
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What You Need To Know About Business Health Check
We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent because a well-run hr department improves productivity and aids in maintaining the organizations brand image. It also plays a huge role in developing the organizations' strategy as well as how the...
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What You Need To Know About Professional Accountability And The Legal Requirements
With great power comes great responsibility and professional accountability. Africa is aligning itself with the rest of the international community’s legal inclination and becoming an ever more litigious country. With attorneys doing work on a contingency, or a “no win, no fee” basis, it is...
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LIMUSA Raises Concerns Over Safety of SA's Workers, Accuses Employers of Neglects
Gavin chats to the National spokesperson of LIMUSA Mr. Dlozi Matooane. At the 2018 Mining Indaba kicks in Cape Town issues of health and safety in the mining industry were prioritized. With increasing reports of mining incidents, one wonders what needs to be done to avoid or prevent all the…
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Algeria’s Foreign Reserves Fell by $7.3bil. in The 1st 5 Months of 2018 And South Sudan/Sudan To Begin Oil Export
Ethiopia is treating Saturday explosion that killed 2 people and wounded many others as an assassination attempt on PM #AbiyAhmed 30 Gov. officials reported to have been arrested already. The Prime Minister of Algeria disclosed that the country's foreign reserves fell by $7.3 billion already in...
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New Tech Solutions Are Starting To Permeate The Three Stages of The HR Lifecycle
When examining how technology is impacting HR, it’s useful to break down the HR lifecycle into its key components. This can be done in many ways but we like to break it down into three simple stages: •GET THE JOB- Recruitment, and onboarding •DO THE JOB- Training, culture, and productivity •GET...
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Nursing Profession and Impact on The Africa's Economy
Nurses make up the largest number of healthcare professionals in Africa and this will also put a spotlight on the industry and bring in a different narrative during this timely trend this month. We had a chat with Nadine Nunan | Scientific Affairs & Education Manager at 3M about the Internation...
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