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Tech Talk Africa

Tech Talk Africa

Welcome to Tech Talk Africa, the podcast that highlights the latest developments from Africa"s thriving tech ecosystem. Join us as we explore innovations, challenges, and triumphs of African tech entrepreneurs and developers.In each episode, we discuss trends shaping Africa"s future—from fintech and e-commerce to agritech and healthtech—featuring conversations with those on the ground sharing their insights and experiences.Whether you"re a tech enthusiast or curious about Africa"s potential, Tech

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61:36

Law, Code, And The African Future With Senior...

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2025/12/12

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 10: Law, Code, And The African Future Guest: Richard Odongo, Senior Associate (IP & Technology) at Bowmans What happens when Africa’s most dynamic innovators meet laws that are still catching up to AI’s speed? We sit down with Richard Odongo, Senior Associate (IP & Technology) at Bowmans (Law Firm), to map the real terrain: who owns AI-generated work, how data should move across borders, and what “responsible AI” looks like when livelihoods and cult...

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52:34

A Woman's Journey Through Shaping Africa’s Digital...

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2025/12/09

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 9: A Woman Shaping Africa’s Digital Financial Future Guest: Diana Gathoni, Digital Commercialisation Senior Manager In this inspiring episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella sits down with Diana Gathoni, a powerhouse in Africa’s digital transformation space. From her early days as a banking intern to leading digital commercialization at ABSA, Diana’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. She opens up about navigating fin...

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48:51

Africa’s Higher Education Sector and Technology with...

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2025/11/09

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 8: Africa’s Higher Education Sector and Technology Guest: Dr. Nico Elema, Director of the Centre for Collaboration in Africa at Stellenbosch University In this episode, host Stella Gichuhi speaks with Dr. Nico Elema, Director of the Center for Collaboration in Africa at Stellenbosch University. Together, they explore how African universities can foster innovation, technology transfer, and equitable partnerships across the continent. Dr. Elema shares insights o...

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38:37

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Paradox with Meed Networks...

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2025/10/27

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 7: Connecting Africa; Nigeria’s Infrastructure Paradox Guest: Ahmed Atere, CEO of MEED Networks In this episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella Gichuhi explores how ambition meets adversity in Nigeria’s digital evolution. Joining her is Ahmed Atere, CEO of MEED Networks, an infrastructure pioneer building the country’s connectivity backbone. From constructing Nigeria’s largest campus fiber network to contributing to a 90,000-kilometer national fiber rollout, Atere ...

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37:53

Rwanda’s Digital Leap with ICT Chamber CEO Alex Ntale

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2025/10/06

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 6: Rwanda’s Digital Leap: How Policy, People and Partnerships Are Powering Transformation Guest: Alex Ntale - Rwanda's ICT Chamber CEO. In this episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella Gichuhi sits down with Alex Ntale, CEO of the Rwanda ICT Chamber, to explore how Rwanda is redefining what’s possible in digital transformation on the African continent. Once known for its ambitious Vision 2020, Rwanda has emerged as a continental leader in technology policy, innovati...

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58:18

Africa's Internet Part 2: What comes next? with Ben...

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2025/09/27

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 5: Africa's Internet Part 2: What comes next? Guest: Ben Roberts - Non-Regional AFRINIC Board Member. Ben Roberts, AfriNIC’s new non-regional independent board member, reflects on Africa’s internet governance and infrastructure. AfriNIC, which allocates IP addresses and system numbers, recently overcame legal disputes and board gaps through fresh elections. Roberts emphasizes multi-stakeholder governance, competition, and investment, citing M-Pesa as pro...

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42:59

The Great Firewall of Africa with COO Joseph Mathenge

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2025/09/13

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 4: The Great Firewall of Africa (Cybersecurity and The Skills Gap) Guest: Mr. Joseph Mathenge, the Chief Operations Officer at Serianu Limited, an award-winning Pan-African cybersecurity and business consulting firm. In Episode 4 of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella Gichuhu and guest Joseph Mathenge, COO at Serianu, discuss cybersecurity's link to the human element amid rising cybercrimes in Africa. Mathenge notes reported incidents are partly due to better repor...

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50:02

Technology and the African Customer Experience with...

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2025/09/06

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 3: Technology and the African Customer Experience Guest: Mr. Nyasha Mutsekwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading Customer Experience (CX) platform - Ajua In this episode of Tech Talk Africa, we explore the customer experience transformation across the continent. African consumers no longer accept "That's just how it is." The discussion highlights higher stakes for local businesses due to the relational nature of African consumers and why many "su...

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48:56

Culture and Code: Who owns the African story in the...

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2025/08/30

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 2: Who Owns The African Story? Guest: Dr Joel Ongoto, Ag.Deputy Secretary General of Research and Resource Mobilization and Programme Director, Social and Human Sciences at KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO (KNATCOM) In this critical episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella Gichuhi dives into the powerful intersection of culture, communication, and information in the digital era. Dr. Ongoto emphasizes that although African culture gains global prominence, its cre...

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46:22

Africa's Internet: Who's in Control? with CEO Fiona...

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2025/08/23

Tech Talk Africa – Episode 1: Who Owns Our Internet? Guest: Fiona Asonga, the Chief Executive Officer of a non-governmental, not-for-profit Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) In this debut episode of Tech Talk Africa, hosts Stella Gichuhi and Fiona dive deep into the unfolding AFRINIC situation and explore its ripple effects across businesses, research institutions, and society at large. From questions of governance and accountability to the broader issue of dig...

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