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The podcast provides discussions on various issues affecting Africa business, policy & tech.
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Episodes

Why is entrepreneurship had in Africa?

If you are an entrepreneur in Africa you need no convincing that it is hard to get your idea off the book to the market. But why is it hard to do that? Here are some thoughts. See more about us at africaishare.com .

Dec 19, 202220 minSeason 12Ep. 12

Africa Trade catch up August 2022

Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. We do a catch up on happenings around Africa trade at August 2022. Find out more about us - africaishare.com #AcFTA #Africa Trade #Africabusiness

Aug 14, 202235 min

Africa legal systems: Nigeria in focus

What do African legal systems look like? Do they apply customary laws? Laws handed down from colonial times? Listen to a discussion with a Nigeria legal practitioner - more about us at htts://africaishare.com

Aug 13, 202243 min

What's happening in Kenya tech world?

Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. Quite an insightful piece with a software developer based in Kenya. Find out more about us at africaishare.com. #Kenyatech #Kenyatechnews #Africatech #Africa #Africadevelopment #Technews #Africatechnews

Jun 13, 202233 min

Tech in Africa: what works?

Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. Share your thoughts and leave your comments. Find out more about us at africaishare.com #Africa #Ghanatech #Africatech #Africa #Africadevelopment #Technews #Africatechnews

Jun 13, 202241 min

Russia war & impact on Africa trade

Cost of fuel and food prices is steep. Russia - Ukraine war seems to be the starting point of the crisis. Let us know your thoughts on our episode. Know more about us at - https://africaishare.com/

May 07, 202233 min

Uganda Entebbe Airport debacle

In the discussion we consider issues around negotiation of contracts, use of national assets as collateral and other recourse a borrower might have. This is in light of the alleged seizure of Uganda Entebbe Airport by China. Have a listen and subscribe!

Feb 24, 202252 min

Public finance: Government spending 101 - Africa money

In this episode we speak with Edwin Mutuma about public finance. We cover government spending and sources of funds for government. We use Kenya as a case for the discussion. Listen and subscribe! Find out about Africa iShare at - https://54ishare.com/ & Edwin's site at - https://econ-versation.com/

Feb 19, 202225 min

Football rules & Africa: insights from a sports lawyer

A very insightful discussion here with our guest Chris. Have a listen & leave your comments etc. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/. You can find the article Chris refers to at - https://medium.com/@chrismwabe95/is-africas-lack-of-world-cup-success-partly-a-result-of-skewed-fifa-laws-and-regulations-f15a75626a3a.

Aug 21, 202142 min

Africa digital trade, digital trade zones etc.

The podcast looks at various issues around digital trade in Africa in 2021 in light of the global pandemic in 2020 & other factors. We briefly mention about the concept of digital free trade zones in Malaysia & Dubai. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/. Listen to the discussion on YouTube at - https://youtu.be/ot1ox3yFmY8

Aug 21, 202129 min

Business Incubators in Africa: some insights

Our panelists in this discussion point out some gaps facing African business and they consider how incubators can help to seal the gaps. Find out more about the discussion at - https://54ishare.com/business-incubators-in-africa-some-insights/ .

Jul 19, 202148 min

Fintech in Africa (Tanzania & Nigeria): some insights

In this episode our guests speaks about the fintech revolution in Africa, the regulatory landscape & the fintech take-up in their countries i.e. Tanzania & Nigeria. A very insightful discussion. Have a listen. You also find us on YouTube and on our website - https://54ishare.com/ .

Jun 28, 20211 hr 4 min

Digital currencies & Africa

The discussion looks at digital currencies & relates them to the Africa scenario. Have a listen. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/

Jun 28, 202126 min

Africa mis(diagnosis) of its ailments

In this episode we do a recap of past discussions on issues facing Africa in development, leadership and trade. Quite an interesting discussion. Listen in & share your comments. Find out more about as at - https://54ishare.com/ . You can also find more of our discussions on our YouTube Channel .

Jun 15, 202130 min

Should Africa seek transfer of technology?

In this podcast the panelist notes that, transfer of technology could be a starting point to leapfrog development of Africa digital market. What are your views on this? Write to us - admin@54ishare.com

Jun 10, 20212 min

Untapped Africa digital market & global trade

In this episode we consider the low development of the Africa digital market, factors contributing to the underdevelopment of this market and possible solutions available. Some of the solutions discussed include, pursuing technology transfer and opening up the market for foreign investment. Find out more about us on - https://54ishare.com/ .

Jun 10, 202157 min

The Gig Economy: prospects in East Africa

In this webinar our panelists speak about the prospects, challenges and reforms needed to support gig (freelance) economy in East Africa. Have a listen. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/.

Jun 08, 20211 hr 1 min

Self-driving trucks, AI, Trade & Africa

In this episode we speak about the ongoing talk of having self-driving tracks on the roads. We speak about the impact of the trucks on trade and things that the African continent should start thinking about in this regard. Find more of our content on our YouTube Channel and on our website . Thank you for listening!

May 19, 202125 min

East Africa Single Digital Market: what's the plan?

The East Africa Community has been having talks about having a single regional digital market. This will mean an integration of the digital online, data and connectivity markets for the partner states. Listen to this podcast where we consider what this actually means and what the plan is. Check out more of our content at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA and at - https://54ishare.com...

May 19, 202129 min

Woes of African Researchers: why governments need to pay attention

Listen to this candid discussion on the troubles that face African researchers. We trace the root cause of some of the troubles to attitudes of Africa towards research, exploitation of researchers, lack of funding, among others. Leave your comments. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/

Apr 03, 202133 min

A single African currency: A pipe dream?

In the episode we discuss the possibility of having a single African currency. We consider some advantages that would accrue from that and highlight some of the odds stacked against the achieving the dream. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/ .

Apr 03, 202126 min

Cost of doing business in informal sector: Kenya vs. Namibia

The speakers look at the cost of doing business in the informal sectors in Kenya and Namibia. They also highlight the cost in a few other African countries. Find the presentation made in the discussion at https://54ishare.com/

Feb 20, 202141 min

Easing cost of business for MSMES in Africa

Listen to the podcast where we discuss: 1. Costs that face Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMES) in most African countries. 2. What governments can do to support MSMEs that require support to deal with some of these costs. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/

Feb 20, 202131 min

Rich yet poor: the African story

Listen to this episode where we consider the paradox of Africa being very resource rich yet still experiencing very high poverty rates. Find us at - https://54ishare.com/

Feb 15, 202135 min

Managing China debt: lessons for Africa

This is part of our episode on China-Africa debt trap. Listen to the full discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA

Feb 03, 202120 min

Why is Africa losing on China loan deals?

This is part of our episode on China-Africa debt trap. Listen to the full discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA

Feb 03, 202113 min

China loans to Africa: what's the motive?

This is part of an episode where we discussed the issue of China - Africa debts and whether a debt trap is ensuing. Listen to the full episode on your YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA . Thank you!

Feb 03, 202115 min

Minimum tax in Kenya: why the uproar?

In this episode we discuss minimum tax which is a tax that came into effect in Kenya from 1 January 2021. This is a shorter version of the episode covering the legal & business issues with minimum tax. Listen to the full episode at - https://youtu.be/7IxGsGQVfPQ In the full episode where we consider how the tax works, who it is targeting and ways for African governments to rethink taxation. Find the material referred to in the discussion at - https://54ishare.com/minimum-tax-in-kenya-present...

Feb 01, 202121 min
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