China donated a  US$140 million building to Zimbabwe,  that will become home to the country's parliament. The gift is among the many grand projects designed by Beijing to deepen it's influence on the continent.On this episode, we look at China's development strategy in Africa. 

China donated a  US$140 million building to Zimbabwe,  that will become home to the country's parliament. The gift is among the many grand projects designed by Beijing to deepen it's influence on the continent. On this episode, we look at China's development strategy in Africa.

Is China really the problem?

South Africa is facing its worst power cuts - as the national utility company struggles to meet the country's electricity demand. Analysts estimate a loss of over $40 million per day - leading to several small and large businesses closing down for prolonged periods. In this episode, we look at what awaits for Africa's most industrialised economy.

South Africa is facing its worst power cuts - as the national utility company struggles to meet the country's electricity demand. Analysts estimate a loss of over $40 million per day - leading to several small and large businesses closing down for prolonged periods.  In this episode, we look at what awaits for Africa's most industrialised economy.

South Africa in the dark

Whereas many may argue that the Commonwealth is about maintaining a colonial past - giving Britain more power over countries, could there be an opportunity for a new start? We delve deep on some of the discussions held at the concluded meetings in Kigali. 

Whereas many may argue that the Commonwealth is about maintaining a colonial past - giving Britain more power over countries, could there be an opportunity for a new start? We delve deep on some of the discussions held at the concluded meetings in Kigali.

Is the Commonwealth and equals organisation? 

As  Commonwealth heads of government meet in Kigali this week, we reflect on the past commitments - and look at opportunities there is for African countries, in terms of trade and investment, 

As  Commonwealth heads of government meet in Kigali this week, we reflect on the past commitments - and look at opportunities there is for African countries, in terms of trade and investment,

Reflecting on the relevance of CHOGM

The Africa CEO forum is back - after two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID19 pandemic. In this episode, we look at how such meetings can be a catalyst for growth and development. 

The Africa CEO forum is back - after two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID19 pandemic. In this episode, we look at how such meetings can be a catalyst for growth and development.

Conferences, a new catalyst for growth in Africa? 

African Union Chair, President Macky Sall  met with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin last week, on the agenda was the food crisis looming the continent, and a call  to lift sanctions on Russian wheat and fertilizers. This and more about the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with Dr Dennis Matanda. 

African Union Chair, President Macky Sall  met with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin last week, on the agenda was the food crisis looming the continent, and a call  to lift sanctions on Russian wheat and fertilizers.  This and more about the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with Dr Dennis Matanda.

AU meets with Russian President, Tracking the AFCFTA, Is the continent becoming a victim of the Russia-Ukraine war? 

The World Bank has warned that Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy prices could trigger a global recession. In Africa the impact has already been felt with the rising food costs and fuel prices. Our hosts Arnold Segawa and Maggie Mutesi look at what this could mean in the long run for the continent. 

The World Bank has warned that Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy prices could trigger a global recession. In Africa the impact has already been felt with the rising food costs and fuel prices.  Our hosts Arnold Segawa and Maggie Mutesi look at what this could mean in the long run for the continent.

A possible global recession?

Rebeca Grynspan

The Ukraine-Russia war has caused a global food and energy crisis  threatening  the wellbeing of millions people. On this episode, we delve into the impact the war is having on African economies, and how best to mitigate such risks in the future. 

The Ukraine-Russia war has caused a global food and energy crisis  threatening  the wellbeing of millions people. On this episode, we delve into the impact the war is having on African economies, and how best to mitigate such risks in the future.

In conversation with the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Ms. Rebeca Grynspan 

70% of the workforce will be working remotely by 2025,  according to a Forbes report, and this trend is expected to continue over the years. On this episode we explore  how work will look like and the skills needed in the future.

70% of the workforce will be working remotely by 2025,  according to a Forbes report, and this trend is expected to continue over the years. On this episode we explore  how work will look like and the skills needed in the future.

The future of work in Africa 

Nigerian airlines have called off a plan to ground domestic flights due to a shortage of fuel while in South Africa, the Airports Company CEO says some flights have also been cancelled over jet fuel shortage. On this episode, the Founder and CEO of AirSpace Africa, Derek Nseko helps us understand why Africa is having this shortage and how the jet fuel system works across the continent. 

Nigerian airlines have called off a plan to ground domestic flights due to a shortage of fuel while in South Africa, the Airports Company CEO says some flights have also been cancelled over jet fuel shortage.  On this episode, the Founder and CEO of AirSpace Africa, Derek Nseko helps us understand why Africa is having this shortage and how the jet fuel system works across the continent.

Jet fuel Shortages in Africa 

Welcome to The Weekly Beat by Mansa with your hosts Arnold Segawa, Maggie Mutesi and Dumi Jere. Every Monday morning, we will be bringing you all the info on Africa’s big finance and economic stories.

South Africa has had a rough few weeks, from the severe rains that ruined the region around the port city of Durban, highest unemployment and to xenophobic attacks that have left the country unfriendly. On this episode, we look at the country's economic recovery amid all of this, and whether it might be a little too late for reform.

South Africa has had a rough few weeks, from the severe rains that ruined the region around the port city of Durban, highest unemployment and to xenophobic attacks that have left the country unfriendly.  On this episode, we look at the country's economic recovery amid all of this, and whether it might be a little too late for reform.

A deep look at the South African economy 

Twitter’s board said it is seriously consider Elon Musk’s $46.5 billion bid to buy the company - in what has been described as a hostile take over. But as Africa  expands economically, we discuss the potential there's for African companies to list on foreign stock exchanges. 

Twitter’s board said it is seriously consider Elon Musk’s $46.5 billion bid to buy the company - in what has been described as a hostile take over. But as Africa  expands economically, we discuss the potential there's for African companies to list on foreign stock exchanges.

To the Globe: What if more African companies listed on foreign stock exchanges?

Flutterwave

Africa most valuable startup Flutterwave has been under scrutiny over allegations of financial misconduct by it's CEO and founder Alugbenga Agboola. The CEO was accused of manipulating his employees holding Flutterwave stock to sell to his investment company at a price cheaper than the market value.We look at the impact this could have on Nigeria's growing Fintech industry, and later on the continent?

Africa most valuable startup Flutterwave has been under scrutiny over allegations of financial misconduct by it's CEO and founder Alugbenga Agboola.  The CEO was accused of manipulating his employees holding Flutterwave stock to sell to his investment company at a price cheaper than the market value. We look at the impact this could have on Nigeria's growing Fintech industry, and later on the continent?

Looking beyond the Flutterwave exposé.. 

 Can African businesses learn any lessons from Elon Musk's acquisition of a stake in Twitter?

Can African businesses learn any lessons from Elon Musk's acquisition of a stake in Twitter?

Build or Buy into a company??

The Democratic Republic of Congo  officially joined the EAC making it  the largest and most populous country to join the trading bloc. The country brings a market of 90 million people and has immediately upgraded the region’s GDP from $193 billion to $240 billion. We look at the opportunities the world's largest producer of cobalt presents to the region.

The Democratic Republic of Congo  officially joined the EAC making it  the largest and most populous country to join the trading bloc. The country brings a market of 90 million people and has immediately upgraded the region’s GDP from $193 billion to $240 billion.  We look at the opportunities the world's largest producer of cobalt presents to the region.

DRC finally joins the East African Community

As Africa moves towards digital transformation, new technologies  like crypto currency and NFTs are emerging, and the adoption across the continent is on the rise.  Between July 2020 and June 2021, Africa had the fastest cryptocurrency adoption rate in the world at 1200 per cent. Furthermore, Nigerians were ranked 6th largest adopter of NFTs by Finder. But what exactly are these Non-Fungible tokens and how do they work?

As Africa moves towards digital transformation, new technologies  like crypto currency and NFTs are emerging, and the adoption across the continent is on the rise.  Between July 2020 and June 2021, Africa had the fastest cryptocurrency adoption rate in the world at 1200 per cent. Furthermore, Nigerians were ranked 6th largest adopter of NFTs by Finder. But what exactly are these Non-Fungible tokens and how do they work?

What exactly are NFT's? 

The African tech ecosystem saw tremendous growth last year, with a record number of companies raising $4,77 billion of investments, and the emergence of at least 5 new tech-unicorns (start-ups valued at $1 billion)On this episode of the Weekly Beat, we explore the myths and monsters beyond funding, with  ARED founder Henri Nyakarundi. 

The African tech ecosystem saw tremendous growth last year, with a record number of companies raising $4,77 billion of investments, and the emergence of at least 5 new tech-unicorns (start-ups valued at $1 billion) On this episode of the Weekly Beat, we explore the myths and monsters beyond funding, with  ARED founder Henri Nyakarundi.

African start-ups: The Myths and monsters

On this episode of the Weekly Beat, we feature Diaka Camara, the CEO and Founder of CBC Productions in Guinea. We delve into what it takes to build a sustainable business, as a woman in Africa. 

On this episode of the Weekly Beat, we feature Diaka Camara, the CEO and Founder of CBC Productions in Guinea. We delve into what it takes to build a sustainable business, as a woman in Africa.

It's still women's month and we are celebrating women in business 

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, we look at the impact on African trade, the agricultural sector, and rising oil prices. On the flip side though, we delve deep into how  the sanctions on Russia could  also shift  global markets  to further benefit  natural gas exporters on the continent. 

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, we look at the impact on African trade, the agricultural sector, and rising oil prices. On the flip side though, we delve deep into how  the sanctions on Russia could  also shift  global markets  to further benefit  natural gas exporters on the continent.

Europe.. A new oil and gas market for Africa? 

Analysts are still projecting a-complex global economic environment this year, but we look at the opportunities, and enablers of growth on the-continent in the mix of easing restrictions and rebuilding back to normality. We say, its a bright continent and the opportunities are enormous.. 

Analysts are still projecting a-complex global economic environment this year, but we look at the opportunities, and enablers of growth on the-continent in the mix of easing restrictions and rebuilding back to normality. We say, its a bright continent and the opportunities are enormous..

Looking ahead to 2022

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