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Limitless Africa

Welcome to Limitless, the podcast series that asks the questions which matter to Africa.Are tech start-ups the answer to Africa"s unemployment problem? Can we stop fake news from spreading on the continent? How do we raise a generation of football stars?These are just some of the topics we’ll be tackling.And we’re not looking for simple answers. Just as Africa’s potential is limitless, so are the possible solutions to any challenges the continent faces.During each podcast episode, we’ll be asking

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23:02

"Fashion is the number one thing Africa can export" -...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/09/12

Moulaye Tabouré runs Anka, a platform for African retailers. The start up has over 7000 sellers from 47 African countries. They have buyers in over 170 countries. The company has now raised $6.2 million in its series A funding. This is a fascinating conversation about e-commerce strategies, consumer behaviour and what really drives sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:02

How can African fashion become a global leader?

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2024/09/09

The fashion industry could increase the continent’s prosperity by 25 per cent. Claude Grunitzky asks how can African fashion become a global leader? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:08

"Young people should vote no matter the situation"

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2024/09/05

Paul Kagame has won the last four elections in Rwanda with over 90 % of the vote. There is no powerful opposition. What does that say about democracy in the country?For this episode of Limitless Africa, we speak to Seth Karamage, a Rwandan development economist specializing in peacebuilding and good governance. He has worked on fostering democracy in Rwanda as well as Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia. He’s a former soldier with the Rwanda Defence Forces. This is an opportunity to ask someone who really

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15:04

Are coups good for Africa?

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2024/09/02

There have been nine military coups d'états in Africa since 2020. If we continue at this rate, there will be more coups in this decade than in any since the 1960s. Is this a good thing for Africa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:10

"The world can learn so much from Africa" - Nobel...

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2024/08/28

Victor Ochen grew up in a refugee camp in Northern Uganda in the 1980s and 1990s at the height of the Ugandan civil war, one of Africa's longest conflicts. He has become a spokesperson for the people of Northern Uganda and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:45

"Radically loving each other is the opposite of the...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/22

Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is a groundbreaking journalist and social media influencer. She writes and thinks about what it means to be a mother and a feminist today. Feminism seems to have forgotten motherhood, when the decision to have - or not to have - a child is a question almost all women face.Gao is a mother to two children, but she is also an activist fighting for women’s right to choose. In 2016, she also founded Abortion Support South Africa, an organisation which helps women access safe

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14:53

How can African women defy expectations?

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2024/08/19

Women can do amazing things if they are given the opportunity. Success can come in many forms, in business, in family life, or in international sport. Claude speaks to an award-winning entrepreneur, a renowned artist and an Olympic athlete about the importance of empowering women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:29

"Money is not everything" - Dr Magda Robalo on...

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2024/08/15

Healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing Africans today. But it’s also one of the most exciting. Diseases and illnesses are constantly evolving. But so is technology. Can Africans keep up?Dr Magda Robalo is a medical doctor from Guinea-Bissau. She’s worked for the World Health Organisation in Zimbabwe, Congo, Namibia and Ghana. She was Minister of Health in her home country and also served as the high commissioner for COVID-19,. She is now President and co-founder of the Institute of

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14:59

Can tech help overcome Africa's healthcare inequality?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/12

We need more doctors in Africa. According to the United Nations, Africa has approximately 1 doctor for every five thousand people. Can technology help us reduce this healthcare inequality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:21

Could Africa become the world's manufacturing hub?...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/08

Think of any infrastructure project in Africa, and it’s likely a Chinese firm will be behind it. In 2020 Chinese firms were responsible for a third of all African infrastructure projects. So what does this mean for the continent? To find out Claude Grunitzky speaks to Hannah Ryder, the CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an independent international development consultancy. They have offices in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. Hannah has over 20 years experience working as a diplomat and economist. She

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15:06

Are Russia and China the new colonial powers?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/05

China and Russia have made their presence felt in Africa. But what is the nature of their relationship on the continent? And how can Africans benefit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:22

"We have the tools, we have no excuse" - Gen Z on...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/08/01

We hear from two Gen Z artists on how storytelling and creativity are forging a new African identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:45

What is the future of Africa?

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2024/07/29

Africa has the youngest population in the world, 70% are under the age of 30. For this episode of Limitless Africa, we’re talking to Generation Z - that’s young people born between 1997 and 2012 - and we’re asking them about the future - their future.Elisa Jamal is 25 and from Mozambique. She campaigns against violence against women.Hadidjatou Nene Sandou Yaya is a 25-year-old climate activist from Togo.23-year-old Jeremiah Thoronka from Sierra Leone founded a clean energy startup. Hosted on Acast

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17:13

"Nigeria is hot with fast girls" - The sprinters...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/07/25

Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ofili, Olayinka Olajide and Tiana Eyakpobeyan will be representing Nigeria in the 4 by 100m sprint relay at the 2024 Olympics. They tell us about the challenges and opportunities that led them to Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:59

Can sport change women's lives?

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2024/07/22

The 2024 Olympics are about to begin in Paris, France. The athletes taking part have been training every day for years. We talk to three amazing female athletes about participating in the ultimate competition. We ask them: how has sport changed your life?Akoko Komlanvi is a multiple-time Togo rowing champion.Esti Olivier is a South African kayaking sprint athlete.Alcinda Helena Panguana is a boxer from Mozambique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:19

"Who's to say Obama never said that" - Yinka Adegoke...

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2024/07/18

America heads to the polls this year. Would Trump be a better US president for Africa than Biden? Is the US ready to invest in Africa rather than just giving us aid? And what can we expect from a presidential candidate who memorablyreferred to a variety of African nations as “shithole countries”? Yinka Adegoke has been writing about tech and business across the continent for decades. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa. We discuss what Trump would mean for Africa. Hosted on

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14:59

Biden VS Trump: Which US president is best for Africa?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/07/15

Three African journalists choose the best US presidential candidate for Africa.José Gama is an experienced journalist from Angola, one of the economic powerhouses of the continent.Francis Kpatindé is the former editor of Jeune Afrique. He’s now a political commentator at le Monde among other publications.Yinka Adegoke is a seasoned Nigerian journalist specialising in tech and business. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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28:06

"I want to show them that it's possible" - Kate Kamau...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/07/11

Kate the Actress and US Ambassador Meg Whitman on the growing creative industries in Kenya. The Kenyan superstar Kate Kamau talks about her film career, why she's going behind the camera and what #MeToo has done to the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:09

Can Kenyan film go global?

Limitless Africa ·

2024/07/08

Actresses Kate Kamau and Idah Alisha, plus film director Reuben Odanaga explain how they’re flying the flag for the Kenyan film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:18

"The idea of Africa as a country is almost a...

Limitless Africa ·

2024/07/04

Yinka Adegoke is a Nigerian journalist who has lived and worked in New York City for the last 18 years. He tells us about the stereotypes he's encountered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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