Podcast terbaik Africa Business (2023)

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Africa Business News

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China Investigates Major Shadow Bank for Financial Crimes 0:46

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Chinese officials have launched an investigation into one of the country's biggest shadow banks, which has lent billions to real estate firms. Zhongzhi Enterprise Group has an asset management arm that at its peak reportedly handled more than a trillion yuan. Authorities says they are investigating suspected illegal crimes against the firm. This co…

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Entrepreneurs Talk Africa: Uncovering the Stories of Africa's Rising Business Stars

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VC4A Venture Showcase Mini Series - Kenza Lahlou 22:27

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VC4A Venture Showcase Mini-Series - Episode 4: The Investor Perspective Want insider tips on raising investment in Africa? Tune into this episode of Entrepreneurs Talk Africa as we speak with Kenza Lahlou, founder and managing partner at Outlierz Ventures. Kenza shares her unique perspective as an investor in African startups. She provides valuable…

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Afrobility: Africa Tech & Business

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#71: TymeBank - How the South African Neobank is integrating digital and physical experiences to provide holistic financial services across emerging markets 2:30:55

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Overview: Today, we’re going to explore TymeBank - the South African neobank. We’ll discuss the story across the following areas: African & Nigerian banking context TymeBank's launch, early history, growth & fundraising Product & monetization strategy Competitive positioning & potential exit options Overall outlook. Companies discussed: TymeBank, A…

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Africa Business News

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Mozambique Lawmakers Backs Move to Extend Military Service to Five Years 0:55

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Mozambique's parliament has approved a draft law increasing compulsory military service from two to five years for general service and up to six for special forces. Neighbouring countries have sent troops to help Mozambique tackle an Islamist insurgency in the north. The new law may still face amendments and must be assented to by the president to …

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Africa Business News

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Somalia Joins East African Regional Trade Bloc 0:55

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Somalia has joined the East African Community in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says joining the regional trade bloc was a beacon of hope for Somalia. He says it offered hope for a future of opportunities and prosperity. Somalia's integration into the EAC is a …

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Africa Business News

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Nigeria Export-Import Bank Provides 30% Return on Investment 0:55

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The Nigeria Export-Import Bank has disclosed that investors in Nigeria earn about 30 per cent return on their investments. The Executive Director of Business Development, NEXIM, Stella Okotete, called for a partnership between the country and Mexico to expand access to Nigerian goods to the Mexican market. The NEXIM boss, says collaboration with Me…

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Africa Business News

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Nigerian Government to Review Four Housing Laws 1:08

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has constituted a housing reform team of experts and stakeholders to develop a robust framework for the housing sector. The Ministry of Director of Information, Badamasi Haiba, stated that the reform team would deliberate on necessary legislative amendments such as the Land Use Act, 1978…

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Africa Business News

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Nigeria's Cement Industry Generates 7% of Global Emissions 1:06

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Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement says the cement industry is responsible for seven per cent of global carbon emissions. He says the cement industry, which provides a vital material to meet Africa’s infrastructure deficit, generates seven per cent of the world’s CO2 emissions as the cement value chain involves the intensive u…

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Africa Business News

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Venice to Implement Admission Fee to Limit Visitor From April 2024 0:48

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Venice will trial an admission fee and a daily limit on visitor numbers in its overcrowded centre from next April, in a scheme the Italian city’s mayor has hailed as a world first. Local authorities says the system is designed to manage the flow of tourists when visitor numbers are at their peak. The fee will also apply for the remaining weekends i…

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Africa Business News

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New Zealand's New Government Promise Tax Cuts, Less Red Tape 0:52

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New Zealand’s National Party has agreed to form a coalition government with two other right-leaning parties, heralding a shift towards lower taxes and less government bureaucracy. The centre-right National Party signed an agreement to govern in a coalition with the classically liberal ACT and populist New Zealand First parties nearly six weeks afte…

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Africa Business News

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Mali Signs Russia Deal to Build Gold Refinery 0:57

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Mali's military government has signed an agreement with Russia that includes a gold refinery project in the Malian capital Bamako. The deal involves building the refinery to process 200 tonnes of gold annually.It is valid for four years and does not specify the timelines for the construction. Finance Minister Alousséni Sanou says the project will a…

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Africa Business News

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Niger Junta Sues ECOWAS to Court 1:01

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Niger Republic junta led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani has sued authorities of the Head of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States over sanctions levied by the West African bloc on the country following the takeover of power by the military. The coup leaders asked ECOWAS court to immediately lift the sanctions impose…

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Africa Business News

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Kenya to Privatise 35 State Companies 1:00

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The Kenyan president says his government is ready to privatise 35 state-owned companies which he said were currently functioning inefficiently due to bureaucracy. President William Ruto says 100 other firms were also being looked at for possible privatisation in a bid to boost productivity. Mr Ruto's announcement comes as the country is facing seve…

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Africa Business News

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OPEC Postpones Meeting Over Nigeria, Angola’s Production Quotas 1:05

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The Organisation for the Petroleum Exporting Countries has put forward the meeting to finalise output levels for 2024 by four days to Nov. 30 due to struggles over output quotas for African members. Angola and Nigeria are seeking extra time due to lower targets imposed by more powerful members. Senior Vice President at Rystad Energy, Jorge Leon say…

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Africa Business News

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Nigerian Governor Freezes All State Government Accounts 0:46

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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has directed the freezing of all state and local government accounts with immediate effect. The Commissioner for Finance, Asiru Idris, says no imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from the Government Account henceforth. He says all standing orders and investment instructions are hereby cancelle…

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Africa Business News

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Nigerian Government Urged to Expedite Action on Prevention of Flood Disasters 0:59

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The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to expedite action on the prevention of flood disasters in Nigeria, intervene to provide relief to flood victims, monitor the management and prevention of flooding, and educate Nigerians on ways to prevent flooding. The House recognised that the flooding in the country was attributed to …

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Africa Business News

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Iran Unveils Upgraded Hypersonic Missile 1:00

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Iran has unveiled an upgraded version of its hypersonic missile in a military exhibition for the country’s supreme leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visited the aerospace division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran, where a more advanced version of the Fattah hypersonic missile was put on display along with an array of arms, including …

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Africa Business News

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Jordan Rejects Energy and Water Exchange Deal with Israel 0:53

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Jordan says that it won’t sign a deal to provide energy to Israel in exchange for water – an agreement that was planned to be ratified last month. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says they had a regional dialogue about regional projects and it will not proceed. Jordan and Israel have held a fragile peace agreement since 1994, which returned…

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Africa Business News

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Blinken Urges Israel to Stop Settler Violence in West Bank 0:56

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked Israel to take urgent steps to stop violence being carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Blinken stressed the urgent need for affirmative steps to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank, including by confronting rising levels of settler extremist viol…

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Africa Business News

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Malawi's President Chakwera Bans Himself and His Cabinet from Foreign Travel 1:01

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Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money. Malawi's economy has been undergoing turbulent times, characterised by an acute shortage of petrol and diesel, as well as high inflation. Mr Chakwera says the measures would remain in place until th…

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Africa Business News

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South Africa Issues Heatwave Warning 0:56

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South African authorities have warned of a heatwave, with higher-than-average maximum temperatures expected in some parts of the country this week. The weather service says that heatwave conditions resulting in persistently high temperatures were expected in parts of Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The author…

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Africa Business News

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Sun Africa Pledges $2.2bn for Nigeria’s Power Sector 0:59

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Sun Africa LLC, an international organisation that supports Africa’s energy needs, has pledged to commit about $2.2bn for the development of Nigeria’s power sector. The Federal Ministry of Power says the international firm would support the Federal Government in providing vital power infrastructure for Nigeria, adding that the commitment had been f…

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Africa Business News

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Nigeria Frees 4,000 Inmates Jailed over Unpaid Fines 0:51

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The Nigerian government has announced that more than 4,000 prisoners have been released to ease overcrowding in jails. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says those freed were inmates who had been in custody for not paying fines. He says it was part of an initiative by President Bola Tinubu which included introducing more non-custodial sentences.…

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Africa Business News

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Nigeria's Monetary Reforms Yielding Positive Results 0:53

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The Central Bank of Nigeria says that its monetary policy reforms are beginning to have positive effects on the country’s economy. The Director of the Corporate Communications Department, CBN Isa AbdulMumin, says the apex bank vowed to return to evidence-based monetary policy status to restore stakeholders’ confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.…

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Africa Business News

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Nigerian Government Declares State of Emergency in the Health Sector 1:08

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The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare Dr Muhammed Ali Pate says the nation’s health facilities are in bad shape, adding that there is a need for an urgent intervention. The governor of Ekiti state Mr Biodun Oyebanji says the state received with gr…

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Africa Business News

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US Carries Out Two More Strikes on Iran-backed Groups in Syria 1:04

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The United States has carried out two more air strikes in Syria against facilities used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its aligned groups. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the precision strikes targeted a training facility near the city of Albu Kamal and a safe house near the city of Mayadeen, in response to continued attacks…

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