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Two ways into the ideas, people and forces shaping Africa’s future: listen to The Show, or read our Stories.
The African Intelligence podcast. Conversations on African business, economics, leadership, strategy, diplomacy, innovation and development. Pick your platform, then open any episode for its guest, summary and links.
Listen to the show 02 · ReadingOriginal stories and ideas, in three sections:
01 · The Show
Conversations on African business, economics, leadership, strategy, diplomacy, innovation and development. New episodes feature the founders, practitioners and thinkers shaping the continent.
Latest episode · Episode 3
23 September 2026 · With Taha Jiwaji, Beem
Across Africa, businesses are talking to more customers than ever, on WhatsApp, SMS, Instagram, Facebook and Google. Yet many still struggle to turn those conversations into loyalty, insight and revenue.
Previous episodes
With Adedoyin Jaiyesimi, The Comms Avenue
Africa has the world's youngest population and a rapidly expanding communications industry. Yet for many young African communications professionals, building a globally competitive career remains unnecessarily difficult.
Episode detailsWith Henri Nyakarundi, ARED Group
Are African corporations building long-term enterprise value, or are they simply buying the innovative infrastructure from everyone else?
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02 · Stories
Three sections, each clearly labelled so you know what you are reading. Open one to browse its stories.
Stories about the people, economies, history and ideas shaping the continent, told with context.
Browse african storiesArticles that put forward ideas and perspectives on communication, narrative and Africa’s future.
Browse thought leadershipScholarships, fellowships and other opportunities for African talent, with the details people need to apply.
Browse stories of opportunityThe pan-African investment platform wants to more than double its current $9 billion project portfolio — and a $311 million Kenyan power deal signed entirely with private money shows how it plans to get there.
Consolidation, not funding rounds, is defining Africa's tech market in 2026 — led by MTN's $6.2 billion move to take full control of IHS Towers.
Fifty of 54 African Union members have ratified AfCFTA. Only 25 have actually gazetted the tariff schedules that let anyone trade under it.
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